England · Council tax 2026/27
West Lindsey District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Lindsey for 2026/27 is £2,354.25 a year — about £196.19 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 22.2% 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 | £1,519.80 | £1,569.50 | +3.27% | £130.79 |
| Band B | £1,773.10 | £1,831.08 | +3.27% | £152.59 |
| Band C | £2,026.41 | £2,092.67 | +3.27% | £174.39 |
| Band D | £2,279.70 | £2,354.25 | +3.27% | £196.19 |
| Band E | £2,786.31 | £2,877.42 | +3.27% | £239.79 |
| Band F | £3,292.90 | £3,400.58 | +3.27% | £283.38 |
| Band G | £3,799.51 | £3,923.75 | +3.27% | £326.98 |
| Band H | £4,559.41 | £4,708.50 | +3.27% | £392.38 |
Band H figures for district and total are derived (district×2; total×2) — the source PDF table showed only columns A–G with H cut off.
elements: {"district": 256.14, "county": 1673.01, "police": 333.09} | BANDS CORRECTED 2026-06-17 (adversarial verify): collector summed per-precept rounded bands; WLDC publishes D×ratio-rounded totals (A–G only; Band H not in source). Bands B/C/E/F/G corrected to source-read values. Band H=2×D=4524.48 derived per statute (council table ends at G). Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-03/Council%20Tax%20Summary%202026%20to%202027.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-17. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
West Lindsey area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
West Lindsey council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~281 second homes could raise an estimated £661,544/yr — rough estimate, assumes Band D.
Modelled estimate from the council's second-home count (ONS/StatsWales) and Band D, against its current second-home premium. Not a council figure.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in West Lindsey in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in West Lindsey for 2026/27 is £2,354.25 per year, which works out at about £196.19 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in West Lindsey for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in West Lindsey are: Band A £1,569.50, Band B £1,831.08, Band C £2,092.67, Band D £2,354.25, Band E £2,877.42, Band F £3,400.58, Band G £3,923.75, Band H £4,708.50.
How much is Band A council tax in West Lindsey?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,569.50 in West Lindsey for 2026/27 — about £130.79 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in West Lindsey?+
Band B costs £1,831.08 in West Lindsey for 2026/27 — about £152.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in West Lindsey?+
Band C costs £2,092.67 in West Lindsey for 2026/27 — about £174.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in West Lindsey?+
Band D costs £2,354.25 in West Lindsey for 2026/27 — about £196.19 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in West Lindsey?+
Band E costs £2,877.42 in West Lindsey for 2026/27 — about £239.79 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in West Lindsey?+
Band F costs £3,400.58 in West Lindsey for 2026/27 — about £283.38 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in West Lindsey?+
Band G costs £3,923.75 in West Lindsey for 2026/27 — about £326.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in West Lindsey?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,708.50 in West Lindsey for 2026/27 — about £392.38 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in West Lindsey for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in West Lindsey changed by +3.27% compared with 2025/26.
What does the West Lindsey 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 West Lindsey?+
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 West Lindsey?+
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 West Lindsey council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-17. 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, “West Lindsey District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/west-lindsey-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.