England · Council tax 2026/27
Sheffield City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Sheffield for 2026/27 is £2,510.16 a year — about £209.18 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.8% 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 | £1,592.54 | £1,673.44 | +5.08% | £139.45 |
| Band B | £1,857.97 | £1,952.35 | +5.08% | £162.70 |
| Band C | £2,123.38 | £2,231.25 | +5.08% | £185.94 |
| Band D | £2,388.81 | £2,510.16 | +5.08% | £209.18 |
| Band E | £2,919.65 | £3,067.97 | +5.08% | £255.66 |
| Band F | £3,450.50 | £3,625.79 | +5.08% | £302.15 |
| Band G | £3,981.35 | £4,183.60 | +5.08% | £348.63 |
| Band H | £4,777.62 | £5,020.32 | +5.08% | £418.36 |
Unparished city
City element (Band D 2130.23) includes ASC precept per leaflet
Leaflet states no %; press-reported 4.99% omitted (not council-sourced). Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Sheffield City Council - Council Tax 2026-27 leaflet
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)..
Sheffield area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Sheffield fees & charges
Source: Garden waste and green bins (also bulky waste and resident parking permit pages) — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Sheffield
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| mandatory hmo | Whole district | active | — |
No borough-wide selective or additional licensing scheme is in force — mandatory HMO licensing still applies to large shared houses. Source: Selective Licensing (closed scheme); Apply for a HMO licence — verified 2026-10-03.
Contacting Sheffield
Official website: sheffield.gov.uk
Switchboard: 0114 273 4567
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Sheffield in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Sheffield for 2026/27 is £2,510.16 per year, which works out at about £209.18 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Sheffield for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Sheffield are: Band A £1,673.44, Band B £1,952.35, Band C £2,231.25, Band D £2,510.16, Band E £3,067.97, Band F £3,625.79, Band G £4,183.60, Band H £5,020.32.
How much is Band A council tax in Sheffield?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,673.44 in Sheffield for 2026/27 — about £139.45 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Sheffield?+
Band B costs £1,952.35 in Sheffield for 2026/27 — about £162.70 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Sheffield?+
Band C costs £2,231.25 in Sheffield for 2026/27 — about £185.94 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Sheffield?+
Band D costs £2,510.16 in Sheffield for 2026/27 — about £209.18 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Sheffield?+
Band E costs £3,067.97 in Sheffield for 2026/27 — about £255.66 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Sheffield?+
Band F costs £3,625.79 in Sheffield for 2026/27 — about £302.15 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Sheffield?+
Band G costs £4,183.60 in Sheffield for 2026/27 — about £348.63 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Sheffield?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,020.32 in Sheffield for 2026/27 — about £418.36 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Sheffield for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Sheffield changed by +5.08% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Sheffield 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 Sheffield?+
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 Sheffield?+
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 Sheffield council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Sheffield City Council - Council Tax 2026-27 leaflet"), 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, “Sheffield City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/sheffield/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.