England · Council tax 2026/27
Stevenage Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Stevenage for 2026/27 is £2,391.97 a year — about £199.33 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,594.64 | £132.89 |
| Band B | £1,860.42 | £155.04 |
| Band C | £2,126.20 | £177.18 |
| Band D | £2,391.97 | £199.33 |
| Band E | £2,923.52 | £243.63 |
| Band F | £3,455.06 | £287.92 |
| Band G | £3,986.62 | £332.22 |
| Band H | £4,783.94 | £398.66 |
Unparished urban borough; no parish precept. SBC Band D = £253.78 (increase of £7.37 = 2.99% from £246.41). HCC Band D breakdown shown: basic £1,545.69 + ASC £312.50 = £1,858.19.
ASC precept carried within Hertfordshire County Council element (HCC Band D £1,858.19 includes 2% ASC + 2.99% general); district has no ASC precept
Full council tax resolution PDF. All 8 bands A-H confirmed. Tax base 28,884.5 Band D equivalent properties. Council requirement £7,330,308.
Source
Appendix H – Stevenage Borough Council Council Tax Resolution 2026/27 (25 Feb 2026)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-12. Figure includes: district+county+police as presented by council resolution (SBC £253.78 + HCC £1,858.19 + PCC £280.00).
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Stevenage in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Stevenage for 2026/27 is £2,391.97 per year, which works out at about £199.33 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Stevenage for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Stevenage are: Band A £1,594.64, Band B £1,860.42, Band C £2,126.20, Band D £2,391.97, Band E £2,923.52, Band F £3,455.06, Band G £3,986.62, Band H £4,783.94.
How much is Band A council tax in Stevenage?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,594.64 in Stevenage for 2026/27, about £132.89 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Stevenage?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,783.94 in Stevenage for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Stevenage for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Stevenage changed by +2.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Stevenage council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: district+county+police as presented by council resolution (SBC £253.78 + HCC £1,858.19 + PCC £280.00).
Can I pay less council tax in Stevenage?+
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 Stevenage?+
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 Stevenage council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Appendix H – Stevenage Borough Council Council Tax Resolution 2026/27 (25 Feb 2026)"), 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, “Stevenage Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/stevenage-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.