England · Council tax 2026/27
London Borough of Barnet council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Barnet for 2026/27 is £2,132.60 a year — about £177.72 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.4% 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 | £1,357.00 | £1,421.73 | +4.77% | £118.48 |
| Band B | £1,583.17 | £1,658.69 | +4.77% | £138.22 |
| Band C | £1,809.33 | £1,895.64 | +4.77% | £157.97 |
| Band D | £2,035.51 | £2,132.60 | +4.77% | £177.72 |
| Band E | £2,487.84 | £2,606.51 | +4.77% | £217.21 |
| Band F | £2,940.17 | £3,080.42 | +4.77% | £256.70 |
| Band G | £3,392.51 | £3,554.33 | +4.77% | £296.19 |
| Band H | £4,071.01 | £4,265.20 | +4.77% | £355.43 |
Barnet element +4.98% (2.98% general + 2% ASC)
4.8% overall stated by council. Split: Barnet 1622.09 + GLA 510.51. Prior-year table on same page. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Check how much Council Tax you must pay | Barnet 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)..
Barnet area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Barnet fees & charges
Source: Garden waste collections | Barnet Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Barnet
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Burnt Oak, Colindale North, Colindale South | active | £774.00 |
| additional | Borough-wide | active | £1,872.00 |
| mandatory hmo | Borough-wide | active | £1,872.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: HMO Licensing fees and charges | Barnet Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Barnet
Official website: barnet.gov.uk
Planning pages: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control
Not sure which council covers your address? Use gov.uk/find-local-council.
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Barnet in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Barnet for 2026/27 is £2,132.60 per year, which works out at about £177.72 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Barnet for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Barnet are: Band A £1,421.73, Band B £1,658.69, Band C £1,895.64, Band D £2,132.60, Band E £2,606.51, Band F £3,080.42, Band G £3,554.33, Band H £4,265.20.
How much is Band A council tax in Barnet?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,421.73 in Barnet for 2026/27 — about £118.48 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Barnet?+
Band B costs £1,658.69 in Barnet for 2026/27 — about £138.22 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Barnet?+
Band C costs £1,895.64 in Barnet for 2026/27 — about £157.97 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Barnet?+
Band D costs £2,132.60 in Barnet for 2026/27 — about £177.72 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Barnet?+
Band E costs £2,606.51 in Barnet for 2026/27 — about £217.21 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Barnet?+
Band F costs £3,080.42 in Barnet for 2026/27 — about £256.70 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Barnet?+
Band G costs £3,554.33 in Barnet for 2026/27 — about £296.19 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Barnet?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,265.20 in Barnet for 2026/27 — about £355.43 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Barnet for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Barnet changed by +4.77% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Barnet 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 Barnet?+
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 Barnet?+
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 Barnet council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Check how much Council Tax you must pay | Barnet 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, “London Borough of Barnet council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/london-borough-of-barnet/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.