England · Council tax 2026/27
London Borough of Hackney council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hackney for 2026/27 is £2,060.30 a year — about £171.69 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 28.6% 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 | £1,311.00 | £1,373.53 | +4.77% | £114.46 |
| Band B | £1,529.50 | £1,602.46 | +4.77% | £133.54 |
| Band C | £1,748.00 | £1,831.38 | +4.77% | £152.62 |
| Band D | £1,966.50 | £2,060.30 | +4.77% | £171.69 |
| Band E | £2,403.49 | £2,518.14 | +4.77% | £209.85 |
| Band F | £2,840.50 | £2,975.99 | +4.77% | £248.00 |
| Band G | £3,277.49 | £3,433.83 | +4.77% | £286.15 |
| Band H | £3,933.00 | £4,120.60 | +4.77% | £343.38 |
Totals only on page; implied Hackney element 1549.79. Third-party 4.9% claim not verified on council domain - omitted. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands | Hackney 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)..
Hackney area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Hackney fees & charges
Source: Subscribe for regular garden waste collections | Hackney Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Hackney
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Area not captured | active | £925.00 |
| additional | Area not captured (borough-wide not confirmed) | active | £1,400.00 |
| mandatory hmo | Borough-wide | active | £1,400.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Apply for a property licence | Hackney Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Hackney
Official website: hackney.gov.uk
Planning department: 020 8356 8062 (verified 2026-09-28 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 020 8356 3000
Departments
planning: 020 8356 8062
council tax: 020 8356 3154
housing: 020 8356 3330
environmental health: 020 8356 4504
licensing: 020 8356 4970
waste recycling: 020 8356 6688
benefits: 020 8356 3399
parking: 020 8356 8877
adult social care: 020 8356 6262
children services: 020 8356 5500
Planning pages: https://www.hackney.gov.uk/more-us/contact-us
Not sure which council covers your address? Use gov.uk/find-local-council.
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Hackney in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Hackney for 2026/27 is £2,060.30 per year, which works out at about £171.69 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Hackney for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Hackney are: Band A £1,373.53, Band B £1,602.46, Band C £1,831.38, Band D £2,060.30, Band E £2,518.14, Band F £2,975.99, Band G £3,433.83, Band H £4,120.60.
How much is Band A council tax in Hackney?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,373.53 in Hackney for 2026/27 — about £114.46 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Hackney?+
Band B costs £1,602.46 in Hackney for 2026/27 — about £133.54 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Hackney?+
Band C costs £1,831.38 in Hackney for 2026/27 — about £152.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Hackney?+
Band D costs £2,060.30 in Hackney for 2026/27 — about £171.69 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Hackney?+
Band E costs £2,518.14 in Hackney for 2026/27 — about £209.85 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Hackney?+
Band F costs £2,975.99 in Hackney for 2026/27 — about £248.00 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Hackney?+
Band G costs £3,433.83 in Hackney for 2026/27 — about £286.15 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Hackney?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,120.60 in Hackney for 2026/27 — about £343.38 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Hackney for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Hackney changed by +4.77% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Hackney 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 Hackney?+
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 Hackney?+
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 Hackney council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands | Hackney 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 Hackney council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/london-borough-of-hackney/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.