England · Council tax 2026/27
St Albans City and District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in St Albans for 2026/27 is £2,368.36 a year — about £197.36 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,578.90 | £131.58 |
| Band B | £1,842.06 | £153.51 |
| Band C | £2,105.21 | £175.43 |
| Band D | £2,368.36 | £197.36 |
| Band E | £2,894.66 | £241.22 |
| Band F | £3,420.96 | £285.08 |
| Band G | £3,947.26 | £328.94 |
| Band H | £4,736.72 | £394.73 |
St Albans City area (unparished core). 9 parish/town areas more: Colney Heath 2498.45, Harpenden 2458.18
Herts County element includes ASC
Prior-year totals not on page.
Source
Bands and charges - St Albans City and District Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Herts County (77p/GBP) + Herts PCC (11p) + district (9p) + parish where applicable (3p); fire within county.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in St Albans in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in St Albans for 2026/27 is £2,368.36 per year, which works out at about £197.36 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in St Albans for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in St Albans are: Band A £1,578.90, Band B £1,842.06, Band C £2,105.21, Band D £2,368.36, Band E £2,894.66, Band F £3,420.96, Band G £3,947.26, Band H £4,736.72.
How much is Band A council tax in St Albans?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,578.90 in St Albans for 2026/27, about £131.58 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in St Albans?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,736.72 in St Albans for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in St Albans for 2026/27?+
St Albans 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 St Albans council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Herts County (77p/GBP) + Herts PCC (11p) + district (9p) + parish where applicable (3p); fire within county.
Can I pay less council tax in St Albans?+
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 St Albans?+
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 St Albans council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Bands and charges - St Albans City and District 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, “St Albans City and District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/st-albans-city-and-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.