County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Lancashire
Lancashire has 12 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Ribble Valley at £2,386.50 to Pendle at £2,640.18. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ribble Valley Borough Council | £2,386.50 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
| Chorley Borough Council | £2,430.23 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| South Ribble Borough Council | £2,442.66 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
| West Lancashire Borough Council | £2,456.23 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
| Wyre Council | £2,460.53 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
| Hyndburn Borough Council | £2,465.98 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Fylde Borough Council | £2,483.94 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Lancaster City Council | £2,503.19 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Rossendale Borough Council | £2,519.97 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
| Burnley Borough Council | £2,549.42 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Preston City Council | £2,575.74 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
| Pendle Borough Council | £2,640.18 | Verified 2026-06-15 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Lancashire in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Lancashire has 12 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,386.50 (Ribble Valley) to £2,640.18 (Pendle) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Lancashire has the cheapest council tax?+
Ribble Valley Borough Council, at £2,386.50 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Lancashire?+
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 Lancashire.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work