England · Council tax 2026/27
Leicester City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Leicester for 2026/27 is £2,528.75 a year — about £210.73 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.7% 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 | £1,605.09 | £1,685.83 | +5.03% | £140.49 |
| Band B | £1,872.62 | £1,966.81 | +5.03% | £163.90 |
| Band C | £2,140.13 | £2,247.78 | +5.03% | £187.32 |
| Band D | £2,407.65 | £2,528.75 | +5.03% | £210.73 |
| Band E | £2,942.67 | £3,090.69 | +5.03% | £257.56 |
| Band F | £3,477.71 | £3,652.64 | +5.03% | £304.39 |
| Band G | £4,012.74 | £4,214.58 | +5.03% | £351.22 |
| Band H | £4,815.29 | £5,057.50 | +5.03% | £421.46 |
Unparished city
No % on bands page; resolution on cabinet.leicester.gov.uk if needed. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges | Leicester City 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)..
Leicester area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Leicester fees & charges
Source: Garden waste collections | Leicester City Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Leicester
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Parts of Braunstone Park and Rowley Fields, Fosse, Westcotes, Stoneygate, Saffron | active | £1,290.00 |
| mandatory hmo | Whole district (large HMOs, 5+ tenants) | active | £900.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Selective licensing | Leicester City Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Leicester
Official website: leicester.gov.uk
Switchboard: 0116 454 1000
Departments
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Leicester in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Leicester for 2026/27 is £2,528.75 per year, which works out at about £210.73 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Leicester for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Leicester are: Band A £1,685.83, Band B £1,966.81, Band C £2,247.78, Band D £2,528.75, Band E £3,090.69, Band F £3,652.64, Band G £4,214.58, Band H £5,057.50.
How much is Band A council tax in Leicester?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,685.83 in Leicester for 2026/27 — about £140.49 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Leicester?+
Band B costs £1,966.81 in Leicester for 2026/27 — about £163.90 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Leicester?+
Band C costs £2,247.78 in Leicester for 2026/27 — about £187.32 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Leicester?+
Band D costs £2,528.75 in Leicester for 2026/27 — about £210.73 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Leicester?+
Band E costs £3,090.69 in Leicester for 2026/27 — about £257.56 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Leicester?+
Band F costs £3,652.64 in Leicester for 2026/27 — about £304.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Leicester?+
Band G costs £4,214.58 in Leicester for 2026/27 — about £351.22 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Leicester?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,057.50 in Leicester for 2026/27 — about £421.46 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Leicester for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Leicester changed by +5.03% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Leicester 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 Leicester?+
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 Leicester?+
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 Leicester council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges | Leicester City 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, “Leicester City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/leicester/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.