England · Council tax 2026/27
Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Kirklees for 2026/27 is £2,441.07 a year — about £203.42 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.3% 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 | £1,547.82 | £1,627.38 | +5.14% | £135.62 |
| Band B | £1,805.79 | £1,898.61 | +5.14% | £158.22 |
| Band C | £2,063.76 | £2,169.84 | +5.14% | £180.82 |
| Band D | £2,321.73 | £2,441.07 | +5.14% | £203.42 |
| Band E | £2,837.67 | £2,983.53 | +5.14% | £248.63 |
| Band F | £3,353.61 | £3,525.99 | +5.14% | £293.83 |
| Band G | £3,869.55 | £4,068.45 | +5.14% | £339.04 |
| Band H | £4,643.47 | £4,882.14 | +5.14% | £406.85 |
All other areas (no parish). Kirklees Council + WY Police + WY Fire & Rescue.
Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax charges | Kirklees Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Kirklees area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Kirklees fees & charges
Source: Brown bin garden waste collection — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Kirklees
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| mandatory hmo | whole district | active | — |
No borough-wide selective or additional licensing scheme is in force — mandatory HMO licensing still applies to large shared houses. Source: Apply to licence a house in multiple occupation (HMO) — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Kirklees
Official website: kirklees.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01484 221000
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Kirklees in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Kirklees for 2026/27 is £2,441.07 per year, which works out at about £203.42 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Kirklees for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Kirklees are: Band A £1,627.38, Band B £1,898.61, Band C £2,169.84, Band D £2,441.07, Band E £2,983.53, Band F £3,525.99, Band G £4,068.45, Band H £4,882.14.
How much is Band A council tax in Kirklees?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,627.38 in Kirklees for 2026/27 — about £135.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Kirklees?+
Band B costs £1,898.61 in Kirklees for 2026/27 — about £158.22 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Kirklees?+
Band C costs £2,169.84 in Kirklees for 2026/27 — about £180.82 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Kirklees?+
Band D costs £2,441.07 in Kirklees for 2026/27 — about £203.42 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Kirklees?+
Band E costs £2,983.53 in Kirklees for 2026/27 — about £248.63 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Kirklees?+
Band F costs £3,525.99 in Kirklees for 2026/27 — about £293.83 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Kirklees?+
Band G costs £4,068.45 in Kirklees for 2026/27 — about £339.04 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Kirklees?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,882.14 in Kirklees for 2026/27 — about £406.85 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Kirklees for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Kirklees changed by +5.14% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Kirklees 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 Kirklees?+
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 Kirklees?+
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 Kirklees council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax charges | Kirklees 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, “Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/kirklees-metropolitan-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.