England · Council tax 2026/27
Durham County Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in County Durham for 2026/27 is £2,499.97 a year — about £208.33 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,666.64 | £138.89 |
| Band B | £1,944.42 | £162.04 |
| Band C | £2,222.19 | £185.18 |
| Band D | £2,499.97 | £208.33 |
| Band E | £3,055.52 | £254.63 |
| Band F | £3,611.06 | £300.92 |
| Band G | £4,166.61 | £347.22 |
| Band H | £4,999.94 | £416.66 |
Baseline = unparished/nil-precept areas. Range to 2948.01 (Peterlee); former City of Durham areas +2.70 Charter Trustees
Core council tax FROZEN 2026/27; only 1.99% ASC precept rise
Freeze confirmed at durham.gov.uk/article/3444. Full per-parish A-H table on council site.
Source
Council Tax bands and how much you pay - Durham County Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: County (2071.11) + Police (300.74) + Fire (128.12); excl parish/charter.
Contacting County Durham
Official website: durham.gov.uk
Planning department: 03000 262 830 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 03000 26 0000
Planning pages: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/8280/Planning-advice-and-enquiries
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in County Durham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in County Durham for 2026/27 is £2,499.97 per year, which works out at about £208.33 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in County Durham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in County Durham are: Band A £1,666.64, Band B £1,944.42, Band C £2,222.19, Band D £2,499.97, Band E £3,055.52, Band F £3,611.06, Band G £4,166.61, Band H £4,999.94.
How much is Band A council tax in County Durham?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,666.64 in County Durham for 2026/27, about £138.89 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in County Durham?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,999.94 in County Durham for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in County Durham for 2026/27?+
County Durham 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 County Durham council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: County (2071.11) + Police (300.74) + Fire (128.12); excl parish/charter.
Can I pay less council tax in County Durham?+
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 County Durham?+
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 County Durham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and how much you pay - Durham County Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. 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, “Durham County Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/durham-county/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.