Hertsmere Borough Council council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-12+2.99% vs 2025/26Data confidence 100/100 (A)

Band D council tax in Hertsmere for 2026/27 is £2,357.21 a year — about £196.43 a month over 12 instalments.

All bands, 2026/27

BandAnnual chargeMonthly (÷12)
Band A£1,571.48£130.96
Band B£1,833.39£152.78
Band C£2,095.31£174.61
Band D£2,357.21£196.43
Band E£2,881.03£240.09
Band F£3,404.85£283.74
Band G£3,928.69£327.39
Band H£4,714.42£392.87

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.

Charges – Hertsmere Borough Council (Council Tax Charges 2026/27)

Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-12. Figure includes: district+county+police as presented by council for Bushey/Meriden/Potters Bar (unparished baseline).

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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 £2,357.21 per year, which works out at about £196.43 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 £1,571.48, Band B £1,833.39, Band C £2,095.31, Band D £2,357.21, Band E £2,881.03, Band F £3,404.85, Band G £3,928.69, Band H £4,714.42.

How much is Band A council tax in Hertsmere?+

Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,571.48 in Hertsmere for 2026/27, about £130.96 per month.

How much is Band H council tax in Hertsmere?+

Band H — the highest band — costs £4,714.42 in Hertsmere for 2026/27.

Did council tax go up in Hertsmere for 2026/27?+

Yes — the headline charge in Hertsmere changed by +2.99% compared with 2025/26.

What does the Hertsmere council tax figure include?+

As presented by the council, the figure includes: district+county+police as presented by council for Bushey/Meriden/Potters Bar (unparished baseline).

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 ("Charges – Hertsmere Borough Council (Council Tax Charges 2026/27)"), 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.