England · Council tax 2026/27
Cumberland Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cumberland for 2026/27 is £2,511.32 a year — about £209.28 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 15.5% across 4 years (2023/24 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 | £1,596.01 | £1,674.21 | +4.9% | £139.52 |
| Band B | £1,862.01 | £1,953.25 | +4.9% | £162.77 |
| Band C | £2,128.01 | £2,232.28 | +4.9% | £186.02 |
| Band D | £2,394.01 | £2,511.32 | +4.9% | £209.28 |
| Band E | £2,926.02 | £3,069.39 | +4.9% | £255.78 |
| Band F | £3,458.02 | £3,627.46 | +4.9% | £302.29 |
| Band G | £3,990.02 | £4,185.53 | +4.9% | £348.79 |
| Band H | £4,788.03 | £5,022.64 | +4.9% | £418.55 |
Heavily parished unitary (2023-vintage). Baseline (pre-parish) Band D 2444.72 (Cumberland 2002.64 + Fire 103.14 + Police 338.94). Band D ranges 2444.72 to 2684.25 (Silloth). No transitional equalisation note for 2026-27.
4.99% Cumberland Council element (includes 2% ASC precept)
4.90% overall increase council-published (Cumberland 4.99%, Fire 5.04%, Police 4.61%). Figures read directly from HTML tables on council's own pages. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/council-tax/how-council-tax-calculated-and-spent/your-council-tax-bill-explained/your-guide-council-tax-and-documents/cumberland-councils-guide-council-tax-2026-2027-including-explanatory-notes-and. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
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)..
Cumberland area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Cumberland in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Cumberland for 2026/27 is £2,511.32 per year, which works out at about £209.28 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Cumberland for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Cumberland are: Band A £1,674.21, Band B £1,953.25, Band C £2,232.28, Band D £2,511.32, Band E £3,069.39, Band F £3,627.46, Band G £4,185.53, Band H £5,022.64.
How much is Band A council tax in Cumberland?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,674.21 in Cumberland for 2026/27 — about £139.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Cumberland?+
Band B costs £1,953.25 in Cumberland for 2026/27 — about £162.77 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Cumberland?+
Band C costs £2,232.28 in Cumberland for 2026/27 — about £186.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Cumberland?+
Band D costs £2,511.32 in Cumberland for 2026/27 — about £209.28 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Cumberland?+
Band E costs £3,069.39 in Cumberland for 2026/27 — about £255.78 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Cumberland?+
Band F costs £3,627.46 in Cumberland for 2026/27 — about £302.29 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Cumberland?+
Band G costs £4,185.53 in Cumberland for 2026/27 — about £348.79 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Cumberland?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,022.64 in Cumberland for 2026/27 — about £418.55 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Cumberland for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Cumberland changed by +4.9% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Cumberland 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 Cumberland?+
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 Cumberland?+
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 Cumberland council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), 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, “Cumberland Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/cumberland/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.