England · Council tax 2026/27
Darlington Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Darlington for 2026/27 is £2,493.83 a year — about £207.82 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.5% across 6 years (2021/22 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 | £1,581.12 | £1,662.55 | +5.15% | £138.55 |
| Band B | £1,844.65 | £1,939.65 | +5.15% | £161.64 |
| Band C | £2,108.17 | £2,216.74 | +5.15% | £184.73 |
| Band D | £2,371.69 | £2,493.83 | +5.15% | £207.82 |
| Band E | £2,898.73 | £3,048.01 | +5.15% | £254.00 |
| Band F | £3,425.77 | £3,602.20 | +5.15% | £300.18 |
| Band G | £3,952.81 | £4,156.38 | +5.15% | £346.37 |
| Band H | £4,743.38 | £4,987.66 | +5.15% | £415.64 |
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. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax charges | Darlington Borough Council
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)..
Darlington area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Darlington
Official website: darlington.gov.uk
Planning department: 01325 405777 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01325 405000
Planning pages: https://www.darlington.gov.uk/planning-and-building-regs/planning/
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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 £2,493.83 per year, which works out at about £207.82 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 £1,662.55, Band B £1,939.65, Band C £2,216.74, Band D £2,493.83, Band E £3,048.01, Band F £3,602.20, Band G £4,156.38, Band H £4,987.66.
How much is Band A council tax in Darlington?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,662.55 in Darlington for 2026/27 — about £138.55 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Darlington?+
Band B costs £1,939.65 in Darlington for 2026/27 — about £161.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Darlington?+
Band C costs £2,216.74 in Darlington for 2026/27 — about £184.73 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Darlington?+
Band D costs £2,493.83 in Darlington for 2026/27 — about £207.82 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Darlington?+
Band E costs £3,048.01 in Darlington for 2026/27 — about £254.00 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Darlington?+
Band F costs £3,602.20 in Darlington for 2026/27 — about £300.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Darlington?+
Band G costs £4,156.38 in Darlington for 2026/27 — about £346.37 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Darlington?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,987.66 in Darlington for 2026/27 — about £415.64 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Darlington for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Darlington changed by +5.15% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Darlington 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 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.