England · Council tax 2026/27
Hartlepool Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hartlepool for 2026/27 is £2,556.88 a year — about £213.07 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,704.59 | £142.05 |
| Band B | £1,988.69 | £165.72 |
| Band C | £2,272.78 | £189.40 |
| Band D | £2,556.88 | £213.07 |
| Band E | £3,125.07 | £260.42 |
| Band F | £3,693.27 | £307.77 |
| Band G | £4,261.47 | £355.12 |
| Band H | £5,113.76 | £426.15 |
Unparished borough. No separate TVCA precept line - embedded in HBC element.
1.98% increase solely for adult social care (core council tax frozen at 0%)
HBC element Band D 2124.69 (+1.98% ASC only, core frozen). Police (Cleveland PCC) 332.73 (+4.7%). Cleveland Fire 99.46 (+5.3%). Overall 2.5% council-stated. NOTABLE: one of lowest 2026-27 increases nationally.
Source
Your Council Tax 2026/27 | Hartlepool Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Hartlepool in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Hartlepool for 2026/27 is £2,556.88 per year, which works out at about £213.07 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Hartlepool for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Hartlepool are: Band A £1,704.59, Band B £1,988.69, Band C £2,272.78, Band D £2,556.88, Band E £3,125.07, Band F £3,693.27, Band G £4,261.47, Band H £5,113.76.
How much is Band A council tax in Hartlepool?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,704.59 in Hartlepool for 2026/27, about £142.05 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Hartlepool?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £5,113.76 in Hartlepool for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Hartlepool for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Hartlepool changed by +2.5% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Hartlepool council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council.
Can I pay less council tax in Hartlepool?+
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 Hartlepool?+
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 Hartlepool council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Your Council Tax 2026/27 | Hartlepool 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, “Hartlepool Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/hartlepool-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.