England · Council tax 2026/27
Nottingham City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Nottingham for 2026/27 is £2,755.39 a year — about £229.62 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.8% 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 | £1,770.88 | £1,836.93 | +3.73% | £153.08 |
| Band B | £2,066.02 | £2,143.08 | +3.73% | £178.59 |
| Band C | £2,361.17 | £2,449.24 | +3.73% | £204.10 |
| Band D | £2,656.31 | £2,755.39 | +3.73% | £229.62 |
| Band E | £3,246.60 | £3,367.70 | +3.73% | £280.64 |
| Band F | £3,836.89 | £3,980.01 | +3.73% | £331.67 |
| Band G | £4,427.19 | £4,592.32 | +3.73% | £382.69 |
| Band H | £5,312.62 | £5,510.78 | +3.73% | £459.23 |
Unparished city
City +3.50%, police +5.07%, fire +5.14% stated; total 3.73% computed from published 2025/26 (2656.19). Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Bands and Charges - Nottingham 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)..
Nottingham area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Nottingham fees & charges
Source: Garden Waste Subscription (also Bulky Waste and Resident Parking Permits pages) — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Nottingham
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | Designated areas of the city (over 30,000 private rented homes) | active | £950.00 |
| additional | Citywide additional HMO scheme | active | £1,607.00 |
| mandatory hmo | Whole district | active | £1,607.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Selective Licensing — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Nottingham
Official website: nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Departments
council tax: 0115 7181777
benefits: 0115 7181777
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Nottingham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Nottingham for 2026/27 is £2,755.39 per year, which works out at about £229.62 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Nottingham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Nottingham are: Band A £1,836.93, Band B £2,143.08, Band C £2,449.24, Band D £2,755.39, Band E £3,367.70, Band F £3,980.01, Band G £4,592.32, Band H £5,510.78.
How much is Band A council tax in Nottingham?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,836.93 in Nottingham for 2026/27 — about £153.08 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Nottingham?+
Band B costs £2,143.08 in Nottingham for 2026/27 — about £178.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Nottingham?+
Band C costs £2,449.24 in Nottingham for 2026/27 — about £204.10 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Nottingham?+
Band D costs £2,755.39 in Nottingham for 2026/27 — about £229.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Nottingham?+
Band E costs £3,367.70 in Nottingham for 2026/27 — about £280.64 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Nottingham?+
Band F costs £3,980.01 in Nottingham for 2026/27 — about £331.67 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Nottingham?+
Band G costs £4,592.32 in Nottingham for 2026/27 — about £382.69 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Nottingham?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,510.78 in Nottingham for 2026/27 — about £459.23 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Nottingham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Nottingham changed by +3.73% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Nottingham 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 Nottingham?+
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 Nottingham?+
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 Nottingham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Bands and Charges - Nottingham 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, “Nottingham City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/nottingham/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.