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 £2,443.42 a year — about £203.62 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25% 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 | £1,551.23 | £1,628.95 | +5.01% | £135.75 |
| Band B | £1,809.77 | £1,900.44 | +5.01% | £158.37 |
| Band C | £2,068.31 | £2,171.93 | +5.01% | £180.99 |
| Band D | £2,326.85 | £2,443.42 | +5.01% | £203.62 |
| Band E | £2,843.92 | £2,986.40 | +5.01% | £248.87 |
| Band F | £3,360.99 | £3,529.38 | +5.01% | £294.12 |
| Band G | £3,878.08 | £4,072.37 | +5.01% | £339.36 |
| Band H | £4,653.69 | £4,886.84 | +5.01% | £407.24 |
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. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.fdean.gov.uk/media/p42nrm0c/council-tax-bands-and-charges-2026-to-2027.pdf. 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)..
Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 is £2,443.42 per year, which works out at about £203.62 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 £1,628.95, Band B £1,900.44, Band C £2,171.93, Band D £2,443.42, Band E £2,986.40, Band F £3,529.38, Band G £4,072.37, Band H £4,886.84.
How much is Band A council tax in Forest of Dean?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,628.95 in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 — about £135.75 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Forest of Dean?+
Band B costs £1,900.44 in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 — about £158.37 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Forest of Dean?+
Band C costs £2,171.93 in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 — about £180.99 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Forest of Dean?+
Band D costs £2,443.42 in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 — about £203.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Forest of Dean?+
Band E costs £2,986.40 in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 — about £248.87 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Forest of Dean?+
Band F costs £3,529.38 in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 — about £294.12 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Forest of Dean?+
Band G costs £4,072.37 in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 — about £339.36 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Forest of Dean?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,886.84 in Forest of Dean for 2026/27 — about £407.24 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Forest of Dean for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Forest of Dean changed by +5.01% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Forest of Dean 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 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 ("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, “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.