England · Council tax 2026/27
Forest of Dean District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 is £2,322.33 a year — about £193.53 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,548.22 | £129.02 |
| Band B | £1,806.26 | £150.52 |
| Band C | £2,064.30 | £172.03 |
| Band D | £2,322.33 | £193.53 |
| Band E | £2,838.40 | £236.53 |
| Band F | £3,354.48 | £279.54 |
| Band G | £3,870.55 | £322.55 |
| Band H | £4,644.66 | £387.06 |
Fully parished (40 parishes). Baseline = Oxenhall (lowest) 2322.33; Lydney 2547.96 highest. Cinderford 2541.52, Coleford 2516.30, Newent 2532.87. District element +2.99% (+6.34 Band D).
ASC within Gloucestershire CC element; not separately stated in district document
Full 40-parish A-H table read from council PDF (3 March 2026); district increase from news.fdean.gov.uk release 20 Feb 2026.
Source
Council Tax Charges 2026 to 2027 - Forest of Dean District Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: district+county+police+fire+parish (lowest-precept parish Oxenhall) as presented by council.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Forest of Dean in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 is £2,322.33 per year, which works out at about £193.53 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Forest of Dean for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Forest of Dean are: Band A £1,548.22, Band B £1,806.26, Band C £2,064.30, Band D £2,322.33, Band E £2,838.40, Band F £3,354.48, Band G £3,870.55, Band H £4,644.66.
How much is Band A council tax in Forest of Dean?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,548.22 in Forest of Dean for 2026/27, about £129.02 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Forest of Dean?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,644.66 in Forest of Dean for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Forest of Dean for 2026/27?+
Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: district+county+police+fire+parish (lowest-precept parish Oxenhall) as presented by council.
Can I pay less council tax in Forest of Dean?+
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 Forest of Dean?+
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 Forest of Dean council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Charges 2026 to 2027 - Forest of Dean District 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, “Forest of Dean District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/forest-of-dean-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.