England · Council tax 2026/27
Colchester City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Colchester for 2026/27 is £2,240.94 a year — about £186.75 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,493.96 | £124.50 |
| Band B | £1,742.95 | £145.25 |
| Band C | £1,991.95 | £166.00 |
| Band D | £2,240.94 | £186.75 |
| Band E | £2,738.93 | £228.24 |
| Band F | £3,236.91 | £269.74 |
| Band G | £3,734.90 | £311.24 |
| Band H | £4,481.88 | £373.49 |
Baseline = Colchester City unparished area (Layer Breton/Layer Marney same). 34 parish areas range Myland 2258.98 to Wivenhoe 2412.07. District element 231.15 (implied).
ASC within Essex CC element (1641.96 Band D)
Read directly from new.colchester.gov.uk (LocalGov Drupal) with full 34-area parish table.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges 2026/2027 - Colchester City Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: district+county+police+fire as presented by council (unparished city area).
Contacting Colchester
Official website: new.colchester.gov.uk
Planning department: 01206 282424 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Colchester in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Colchester for 2026/27 is £2,240.94 per year, which works out at about £186.75 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Colchester for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Colchester are: Band A £1,493.96, Band B £1,742.95, Band C £1,991.95, Band D £2,240.94, Band E £2,738.93, Band F £3,236.91, Band G £3,734.90, Band H £4,481.88.
How much is Band A council tax in Colchester?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,493.96 in Colchester for 2026/27, about £124.50 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Colchester?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,481.88 in Colchester for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Colchester for 2026/27?+
Colchester did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the Colchester council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: district+county+police+fire as presented by council (unparished city area).
Can I pay less council tax in Colchester?+
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 Colchester?+
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 Colchester council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges 2026/2027 - Colchester City 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, “Colchester City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/colchester/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.