County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire has 10 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Broxbourne at £2,306.43 to East Hertfordshire at £2,454.78. Every figure is verified against the council's own page. Compare any two with the comparison tool, or work out your bill with the calculator.
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne Borough Council | £2,306.43 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Stevenage Borough Council | £2,391.97 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Hertsmere Borough Council | £2,405.83 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Dacorum Borough Council | £2,408.51 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| St Albans City and District Council | £2,419.22 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Three Rivers District Council | £2,422.31 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Watford Borough Council | £2,446.70 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| North Hertfordshire District Council | £2,448.52 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council | £2,452.26 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| East Hertfordshire District Council | £2,454.78 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Hertfordshire in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Hertfordshire has 10 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,306.43 (Broxbourne) to £2,454.78 (East Hertfordshire) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Hertfordshire has the cheapest council tax?+
Broxbourne Borough Council, at £2,306.43 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Hertfordshire?+
Each district or borough sets its own element on top of shared county, police and fire precepts, and parish precepts vary further by area. The same band can differ by hundreds of pounds between neighbouring councils in Hertfordshire.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work