England · Council tax 2026/27
Hertsmere Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hertsmere for 2026/27 is £2,405.83 a year — about £200.49 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.6% 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 | £1,526.21 | £1,603.89 | +5.09% | £133.66 |
| Band B | £1,780.57 | £1,871.20 | +5.09% | £155.93 |
| Band C | £2,034.94 | £2,138.52 | +5.09% | £178.21 |
| Band D | £2,289.30 | £2,405.83 | +5.09% | £200.49 |
| Band E | £2,798.04 | £2,940.46 | +5.09% | £245.04 |
| Band F | £3,306.78 | £3,475.09 | +5.09% | £289.59 |
| Band G | £3,815.51 | £4,009.72 | +5.09% | £334.14 |
| Band H | £4,578.61 | £4,811.66 | +5.09% | £400.97 |
Parished borough. Band D total shown is for Bushey, Meriden and Potters Bar (unparished, lowest charge). Parished areas: Aldenham £2,494.55, Elstree & Borehamwood £2,441.47, Shenley £2,451.74, South Mimms & Ridge £2,439.84. Bands A-H published for all areas. District element increased by 2.99% (£6.28/year Band D).
ASC precept carried within Hertfordshire County Council element (HCC Band D £1,858.19 includes 2% ASC); district has no ASC precept
Page also shows Band Z (disabled relief band) for each area. Full A-H bands confirmed for all 5 areas. Parished area charge tables include full A-H breakdowns. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.hertsmere.gov.uk/council-tax/bands-and-charges/council-tax-charges. 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 2026-06-12. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Hertsmere area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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Departments
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Hertsmere in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Hertsmere for 2026/27 is £2,405.83 per year, which works out at about £200.49 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Hertsmere for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Hertsmere are: Band A £1,603.89, Band B £1,871.20, Band C £2,138.52, Band D £2,405.83, Band E £2,940.46, Band F £3,475.09, Band G £4,009.72, Band H £4,811.66.
How much is Band A council tax in Hertsmere?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,603.89 in Hertsmere for 2026/27 — about £133.66 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Hertsmere?+
Band B costs £1,871.20 in Hertsmere for 2026/27 — about £155.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Hertsmere?+
Band C costs £2,138.52 in Hertsmere for 2026/27 — about £178.21 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Hertsmere?+
Band D costs £2,405.83 in Hertsmere for 2026/27 — about £200.49 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Hertsmere?+
Band E costs £2,940.46 in Hertsmere for 2026/27 — about £245.04 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Hertsmere?+
Band F costs £3,475.09 in Hertsmere for 2026/27 — about £289.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Hertsmere?+
Band G costs £4,009.72 in Hertsmere for 2026/27 — about £334.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Hertsmere?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,811.66 in Hertsmere for 2026/27 — about £400.97 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Hertsmere for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Hertsmere changed by +5.09% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Hertsmere 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 Hertsmere?+
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 Hertsmere?+
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 Hertsmere 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 2026-06-12. 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, “Hertsmere Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/hertsmere-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.