England · Council tax 2026/27
North Hertfordshire District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 is £2,448.52 a year — about £204.04 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 | £1,555.06 | £1,632.35 | +4.97% | £136.03 |
| Band B | £1,814.23 | £1,904.40 | +4.97% | £158.70 |
| Band C | £2,073.41 | £2,176.46 | +4.97% | £181.37 |
| Band D | £2,332.59 | £2,448.52 | +4.97% | £204.04 |
| Band E | £2,850.95 | £2,992.64 | +4.97% | £249.39 |
| Band F | £3,369.30 | £3,536.75 | +4.97% | £294.73 |
| Band G | £3,887.65 | £4,080.87 | +4.97% | £340.07 |
| Band H | £4,665.18 | £4,897.04 | +4.97% | £408.09 |
Wholly parished district. Band D total shown is for Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock (no parish precept, nil-precept areas). All other parishes show precept; range from £2,413.98 (nil-precept: Hexton, Langley, Nuthampstead, Letchworth, Hitchin, Baldock) to £2,551.34 (Ashwell). Full 30+ parish table published in PDF. District element increased by 2.99% (£8.01/year Band D, district Band D = £275.79).
ASC precept carried within Hertfordshire County Council element (HCC Band D £1,858.19 includes 2% ASC); district has no ASC precept
Comprehensive PDF published March 2026 listing all parishes with full A-H breakdown. 2025/26 Band D also shown for YoY computation. District 2025/26 = £267.78; 2026/27 = £275.79; increase 2.99%. Police increase 5.66% (Band D £265.00 to £280.00). HCC increase 4.99%. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax Bands 2026-2027 – North Herts Council (PDF)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-12. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
North Hertfordshire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting North Hertfordshire
Official website: north-herts.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01462 474000
Departments
council tax: 01462 474595
benefits: 01462 474597
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in North Hertfordshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 is £2,448.52 per year, which works out at about £204.04 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in North Hertfordshire are: Band A £1,632.35, Band B £1,904.40, Band C £2,176.46, Band D £2,448.52, Band E £2,992.64, Band F £3,536.75, Band G £4,080.87, Band H £4,897.04.
How much is Band A council tax in North Hertfordshire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,632.35 in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 — about £136.03 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in North Hertfordshire?+
Band B costs £1,904.40 in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 — about £158.70 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in North Hertfordshire?+
Band C costs £2,176.46 in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 — about £181.37 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in North Hertfordshire?+
Band D costs £2,448.52 in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 — about £204.04 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in North Hertfordshire?+
Band E costs £2,992.64 in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 — about £249.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in North Hertfordshire?+
Band F costs £3,536.75 in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 — about £294.73 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in North Hertfordshire?+
Band G costs £4,080.87 in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 — about £340.07 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in North Hertfordshire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,897.04 in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 — about £408.09 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in North Hertfordshire changed by +4.97% compared with 2025/26.
What does the North Hertfordshire 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 North Hertfordshire?+
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 North Hertfordshire?+
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 North Hertfordshire council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Bands 2026-2027 – North Herts Council (PDF)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-12. 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, “North Hertfordshire District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/north-hertfordshire-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.