England · Council tax 2026/27
Darlington Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Darlington for 2026/27 is £2,485.73 a year — about £207.14 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,657.15 | £138.10 |
| Band B | £1,933.35 | £161.11 |
| Band C | £2,209.53 | £184.13 |
| Band D | £2,485.73 | £207.14 |
| Band E | £3,038.11 | £253.18 |
| Band F | £3,590.49 | £299.21 |
| Band G | £4,142.88 | £345.24 |
| Band H | £4,971.46 | £414.29 |
Largely unparished with 10 small rural parishes. Urban Band D 2485.73. Parish Band D 2503.70 to 2559.67.
2% ASC precept within 4.99% DBC increase
DBC element 2056.87 (4.99%). Police (Durham PCC) 300.74 (+6.55%). Fire (County Durham and Darlington FRA) 128.12 (+4.06%). Bands read directly from council page table. Second-pass verification 2026-06-11: CONFIRMED against primary source.
Source
Council Tax charges | Darlington Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council; parish areas separate.
Contacting Darlington
Official website: darlington.gov.uk
Planning department: 01325 405777 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01325 405000
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Darlington in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Darlington for 2026/27 is £2,485.73 per year, which works out at about £207.14 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Darlington for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Darlington are: Band A £1,657.15, Band B £1,933.35, Band C £2,209.53, Band D £2,485.73, Band E £3,038.11, Band F £3,590.49, Band G £4,142.88, Band H £4,971.46.
How much is Band A council tax in Darlington?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,657.15 in Darlington for 2026/27, about £138.10 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Darlington?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,971.46 in Darlington for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Darlington for 2026/27?+
Darlington 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 Darlington council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council; parish areas separate.
Can I pay less council tax in Darlington?+
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 Darlington?+
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 Darlington council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax charges | Darlington Borough 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, “Darlington Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/darlington-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.