England · Council tax 2026/27
Herefordshire Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Herefordshire for 2026/27 is £2,481.35 a year — about £206.78 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,654.23 | £137.85 |
| Band B | £1,929.94 | £160.83 |
| Band C | £2,205.64 | £183.80 |
| Band D | £2,481.35 | £206.78 |
| Band E | £3,032.76 | £252.73 |
| Band F | £3,584.17 | £298.68 |
| Band G | £4,135.58 | £344.63 |
| Band H | £4,962.70 | £413.56 |
Heavily parished council. Figures shown are the nil-parish baseline (Dinmore, Hampton Charles, Stoke Edith parish meetings — no parish precept). Hereford City area Band D = 2556.44. Average across all parishes (council+police+fire+average parish) = 2574.37 per council statement. Council-only Band D = 2067.63; Hereford & Worcester Fire = 107.22; West Mercia Police = 306.50.
Herefordshire Council element increased 4.99% (stated in precept table on source page); ASC element not separately broken out on band table page
YoY 5.11% is the overall average including parish precepts, as stated on https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/what-your-council-tax-pays-for/how-your-council-tax-bill-is-calculated/ (2025/26 average Band D 2449.17 → 2026/27 2574.37). Nil-parish band figures taken from Dinmore Parish Meeting row (one of three identical nil-precept entries). Cross-check: 2481.35 = 2067.63 + 107.22 + 306.50 exactly.
Source
Council Tax for each valuation band and parish 2026/27 – Herefordshire Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: council+police+fire (excluding parish precept) — nil-parish baseline.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Herefordshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Herefordshire for 2026/27 is £2,481.35 per year, which works out at about £206.78 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Herefordshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Herefordshire are: Band A £1,654.23, Band B £1,929.94, Band C £2,205.64, Band D £2,481.35, Band E £3,032.76, Band F £3,584.17, Band G £4,135.58, Band H £4,962.70.
How much is Band A council tax in Herefordshire?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,654.23 in Herefordshire for 2026/27, about £137.85 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Herefordshire?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,962.70 in Herefordshire for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Herefordshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Herefordshire changed by +5.11% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Herefordshire council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire (excluding parish precept) — nil-parish baseline.
Can I pay less council tax in Herefordshire?+
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 Herefordshire?+
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 Herefordshire council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax for each valuation band and parish 2026/27 – Herefordshire 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, “Herefordshire Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/herefordshire/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.