England · Council tax 2026/27
Preston City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Preston for 2026/27 is £2,564.22 a year — about £213.68 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,709.48 | £142.46 |
| Band B | £1,994.39 | £166.20 |
| Band C | £2,279.31 | £189.94 |
| Band D | £2,564.22 | £213.68 |
| Band E | £3,134.05 | £261.17 |
| Band F | £3,703.88 | £308.66 |
| Band G | £4,273.70 | £356.14 |
| Band H | £5,128.44 | £427.37 |
Lancashire district. Band D for non-parished areas. Parished areas range from Band D £2,573.62 (Goosnargh) to £2,622.92 (Ingol & Tanterton).
All bands read directly from official Preston City Council PDF. LCC row in PDF shows £2,204.14 for Band E (likely minor PDF typo; standard fraction gives £2,202.14) but the printed total row of £2,564.22 Band D is internally consistent.
Source
Council Tax Bands for Preston 2026/27 - Preston City Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-15. Figure includes: Preston City Council £375.34 + Lancashire County Council £1,801.75 + Police (Lancashire PCC) £292.40 + Lancashire Combined Fire Authority £94.73.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Preston in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Preston for 2026/27 is £2,564.22 per year, which works out at about £213.68 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Preston for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Preston are: Band A £1,709.48, Band B £1,994.39, Band C £2,279.31, Band D £2,564.22, Band E £3,134.05, Band F £3,703.88, Band G £4,273.70, Band H £5,128.44.
How much is Band A council tax in Preston?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,709.48 in Preston for 2026/27, about £142.46 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Preston?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £5,128.44 in Preston for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Preston for 2026/27?+
Preston did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the Preston council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Preston City Council £375.34 + Lancashire County Council £1,801.75 + Police (Lancashire PCC) £292.40 + Lancashire Combined Fire Authority £94.73.
Can I pay less council tax in Preston?+
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 Preston?+
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 Preston council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Bands for Preston 2026/27 - Preston City Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-15. 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, “Preston City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/preston/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.