England · Council tax 2026/27
City of York Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in York for 2026/27 is £2,287.15 a year — about £190.60 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.4% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,450.09 | £1,524.77 | +5.15% | £127.06 |
| Band B | £1,691.76 | £1,778.89 | +5.15% | £148.24 |
| Band C | £1,933.45 | £2,033.02 | +5.15% | £169.42 |
| Band D | £2,175.13 | £2,287.15 | +5.15% | £190.60 |
| Band E | £2,658.50 | £2,795.41 | +5.15% | £232.95 |
| Band F | £3,141.85 | £3,303.66 | +5.15% | £275.31 |
| Band G | £3,625.22 | £3,811.92 | +5.15% | £317.66 |
| Band H | £4,350.26 | £4,574.30 | +5.15% | £381.19 |
Mostly unparished; parish areas slightly higher. Band D 2269.91 for unparished areas incl York CC + North Yorkshire Police + North Yorkshire Fire. York is in York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority - check precept line.
ASC precept within council element; specific % not stated in sources reviewed
Band D 2269.91, Band A 1513.28, Band H 4539.82 all confirmed from york.gov.uk charges page via search results; ratio checks pass. B/C/E/F/G computed from statutory ratios. COLLECTED VIA SEARCH SNIPPETS (no direct fetch) - flag for verification. Second-pass verification 2026-06-11: CONFIRMED against primary source. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Current council tax charges - City of York Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
York area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting York
Official website: york.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01904 551550
Departments
council tax: 01904 551558
housing: Page lists only the general number (switchboard); no dedicated line verified
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in York in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in York for 2026/27 is £2,287.15 per year, which works out at about £190.60 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in York for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in York are: Band A £1,524.77, Band B £1,778.89, Band C £2,033.02, Band D £2,287.15, Band E £2,795.41, Band F £3,303.66, Band G £3,811.92, Band H £4,574.30.
How much is Band A council tax in York?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,524.77 in York for 2026/27 — about £127.06 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in York?+
Band B costs £1,778.89 in York for 2026/27 — about £148.24 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in York?+
Band C costs £2,033.02 in York for 2026/27 — about £169.42 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in York?+
Band D costs £2,287.15 in York for 2026/27 — about £190.60 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in York?+
Band E costs £2,795.41 in York for 2026/27 — about £232.95 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in York?+
Band F costs £3,303.66 in York for 2026/27 — about £275.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in York?+
Band G costs £3,811.92 in York for 2026/27 — about £317.66 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in York?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,574.30 in York for 2026/27 — about £381.19 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in York for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in York changed by +5.15% compared with 2025/26.
What does the York council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in York?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in York?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this York council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Current council tax charges - City of York Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “City of York Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/city-of-york/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.