Amber Valley Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Amber Valley is £2,407.69 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£109.71) on last year. That is £16.17 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 124th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (37%), so the average bill per home is about £2,059.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
Amber Valley council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,605.13 | £160.51 | £133.76 | £1,203.84 | 23,060 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,872.65 | £187.26 | £156.05 | £1,404.49 | 13,150 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,140.17 | £214.02 | £178.35 | £1,605.13 | 11,160 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,407.69 | £240.77 | £200.64 | £1,805.77 | 7,180 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,942.73 | £294.27 | £245.23 | £2,207.05 | 3,700 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,477.77 | £347.78 | £289.81 | £2,608.33 | 1,970 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,012.82 | £401.28 | £334.40 | £3,009.61 | 1,560 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,815.38 | £481.54 | £401.28 | £3,611.54 | 150 |
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Where your Amber Valley council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Amber Valley but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,407.69 Band D charge, £203.77 (8%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £203.77 | 8.5% | £135.85 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,708.99 | 71.0% | £1,139.33 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £308.60 | 12.8% | £205.73 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £98.41 | 4.1% | £65.61 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £87.92 | 3.7% | £58.61 |
- District council £204 8.5%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,709 71.0%
- Police and crime commissioner £309 12.8%
- Fire and rescue authority £98 4.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £88 3.7%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Amber Valley; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Amber Valley council tax history
Band D in Amber Valley has risen from £1,609.30 in 2016/17 to £2,407.69 in 2026/27 — 50% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.8%, the 211th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Amber Valley Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,407.69 | +4.8% | £1,605.13 |
| 2025/26 | £2,297.98 | +4.8% | £1,531.99 |
| 2024/25 | £2,191.88 | +5.1% | £1,461.25 |
| 2023/24 | £2,086.33 | +4.1% | £1,390.89 |
| 2022/23 | £2,003.34 | +3.0% | £1,335.56 |
| 2021/22 | £1,944.65 | +3.3% | £1,296.43 |
| 2020/21 | £1,883.26 | +2.7% | £1,255.51 |
| 2019/20 | £1,833.06 | +4.7% | £1,222.04 |
| 2018/19 | £1,750.31 | +4.9% | £1,166.87 |
| 2017/18 | £1,668.38 | +3.7% | £1,112.25 |
| 2016/17 | £1,609.30 | – | £1,072.87 |
Homes by council tax band in Amber Valley
Amber Valley has 61,930 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 58% are in Bands A or B, so for most households the real bill is well below the Band D figure. The most common band is A, which costs £1,605.13 a year (£160.51 a month over 10 instalments).
Amber Valley compared with East Midlands
Amber Valley is the 17th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£49.72 more than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Harborough | £2,389.87 | +2.8% |
| Charnwood | £2,405.64 | +3.4% |
| Oadby and Wigston | £2,406.85 | +3.3% |
| Amber Valley | £2,407.69 | +4.8% |
| North West Leicestershire | £2,418.20 | +3.4% |
| North Northamptonshire | £2,423.96 | +5.3% |
| Melton | £2,429.67 | +3.4% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Amber Valley drops from £1,605.13 to £1,203.84.
- Council Tax Reduction: Amber Valley runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Amber Valley's 4.8% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Council Tax Support in Amber Valley covers up to the full bill
Amber Valley Borough Council's 2026/27 Council Tax Support scheme sets the maximum reduction at 100% of the bill for working-age and pension-age claimants alike, before any deductions for other adults living with you. A household on a very low income in a Band A home could therefore have the whole £1,605.13 covered.
You must be liable for council tax on the home you live in and have no more than £16,000 in capital. Support is means-tested on household income. Pension-age claimants who live with other low-income adults (but not a partner) can claim second adult rebate instead.
Empty homes and second homes
Amber Valley gives a 50% discount on a home that is empty and substantially unfurnished for the first six calendar months. After that, the full charge applies. The discount belongs to the property, not the owner: if you buy a home that is already empty, the six months does not restart. A home must be lived in for at least six weeks before a new empty period can begin.
On a Band B home, the most common band here (13,150 homes), six months at half rate costs about £468.16 rather than £936.32. A furnished second home pays 100% from day one. The only exception is a job-related second home, which keeps a 50% discount.
Amber Valley's unoccupied-property pages do not list a long-term empty or second homes premium. When premiums were first allowed in 2013, the council said it had decided not to charge the extra 50% on homes empty for two years. If you own an empty home, ask the council tax team (01773 841440) what applies now.
Who set the 2026/27 bill, and help for care leavers
Full council agreed the 2026/27 council tax on 2 March 2026, and annual bills went out on 12 March 2026. Amber Valley collects the tax but keeps only a small share. On the council's own average breakdown, Derbyshire County Council takes 71%, the Police and Crime Commissioner 13%, Amber Valley 8% and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue 4%.
Since 1 April 2020 the council has run a council tax assistance scheme for care leavers. It is applied last: once every other discount, exemption and Council Tax Support award has been given, the scheme covers whatever is left of a qualifying care leaver's bill.
Instalment dates
Bills arrive in March. The standard plan is 10 instalments from April to January, or 12 if you contact the council. Non-direct-debit payers pay on the 1st, 4th or 7th of each month. Direct debit payers can choose the 5th, 15th or 30th.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Amber Valley?
£2,407.69 a year in 2026/27, or £240.77 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Amber Valley?
Band A: 23,060 of 61,930 homes (37%). A Band A bill is £1,605.13 in 2026/27.
How much has Amber Valley council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,297.98 to £2,407.69 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 50%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Amber Valley?
District council £203.77; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,708.99; Police and crime commissioner £308.60; Fire and rescue authority £98.41; Parish/town council (average) £87.92 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
What is the maximum Council Tax Support in Amber Valley?
Up to 100% of the bill for both working-age and pension-age claimants, depending on income, with a £16,000 capital limit.
Is there a discount on an empty property in Amber Valley?
Yes, 50% for the first six months a home is empty and unfurnished. After that the full charge is due. Furnished second homes pay the full charge from the start.
Which dates can I pay Amber Valley council tax by direct debit?
The 5th, 15th or 30th of the month.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Amber Valley Borough Council – Council tax support (scheme 2026-27)
- Amber Valley Borough Council – Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-2027 (PDF)
- Amber Valley Borough Council – Unoccupied properties
- Amber Valley Borough Council – Paying your bill
- Amber Valley Borough Council – Changes to council tax from April 2013
- Amber Valley Borough Council – Annual council tax rates 2026/27
- Amber Valley Borough Council – Care leaver assistance scheme