England · Council tax 2026/27
Leeds City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Leeds for 2026/27 is £2,283.73 a year — about £190.31 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 | £1,448.20 | £1,522.49 | +5.13% | £126.87 |
| Band B | £1,689.56 | £1,776.23 | +5.13% | £148.02 |
| Band C | £1,930.92 | £2,029.98 | +5.13% | £169.17 |
| Band D | £2,172.29 | £2,283.73 | +5.13% | £190.31 |
| Band E | £2,655.03 | £2,791.23 | +5.13% | £232.60 |
| Band F | £3,137.75 | £3,298.72 | +5.13% | £274.89 |
| Band G | £3,620.49 | £3,806.22 | +5.13% | £317.19 |
| Band H | £4,344.58 | £4,567.46 | +5.13% | £380.62 |
City-wide charges; some parish/town areas pay an extra precept.
Leeds element +4.99% of which 1.99% adult social care (per council news release)
Pct change from council news release: https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/final-budget-plans-focused-on-improving-essential-and-everyday-services-announced-by-leeds-city-council-for-202627 (police +15.00, fire +5.00 at Band D). Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Bands and charges | Leeds.gov.uk
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)..
Leeds area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Leeds fees & charges
Source: Book an unwanted items collection — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Leeds
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Parts of Burmantofts and Richmond Hill, Gipton and Harehills, Hunslet and Riverside, Beeston and Holbeck, Armley, Farnley and Wortley wards | active | £825.00 |
| mandatory hmo | whole district | active | — |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: How to comply with a selective licence — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Leeds
Official website: leeds.gov.uk
Switchboard: 0113 222 4444
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Leeds in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Leeds for 2026/27 is £2,283.73 per year, which works out at about £190.31 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Leeds for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Leeds are: Band A £1,522.49, Band B £1,776.23, Band C £2,029.98, Band D £2,283.73, Band E £2,791.23, Band F £3,298.72, Band G £3,806.22, Band H £4,567.46.
How much is Band A council tax in Leeds?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,522.49 in Leeds for 2026/27 — about £126.87 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Leeds?+
Band B costs £1,776.23 in Leeds for 2026/27 — about £148.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Leeds?+
Band C costs £2,029.98 in Leeds for 2026/27 — about £169.17 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Leeds?+
Band D costs £2,283.73 in Leeds for 2026/27 — about £190.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Leeds?+
Band E costs £2,791.23 in Leeds for 2026/27 — about £232.60 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Leeds?+
Band F costs £3,298.72 in Leeds for 2026/27 — about £274.89 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Leeds?+
Band G costs £3,806.22 in Leeds for 2026/27 — about £317.19 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Leeds?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,567.46 in Leeds for 2026/27 — about £380.62 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Leeds for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Leeds changed by +5.13% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Leeds 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 Leeds?+
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 Leeds?+
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 Leeds council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Bands and charges | Leeds.gov.uk"), 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, “Leeds City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/leeds/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.