County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire has 4 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Doncaster at £2,167.75 to Sheffield at £2,510.16. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Doncaster Council | £2,167.75 | Verified 2026-06-18 |
| Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,325.96 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council | £2,381.53 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Sheffield City Council | £2,510.16 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in South Yorkshire in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — South Yorkshire has 4 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,167.75 (Doncaster) to £2,510.16 (Sheffield) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in South Yorkshire has the cheapest council tax?+
City of Doncaster Council, at £2,167.75 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across South Yorkshire?+
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 South Yorkshire.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work