Dacorum Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Dacorum is £2,408.51 for 2026/27, up 5% (£114.28) on last year. That is £16.99 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 126th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (31%), so the average bill per home is about £2,567.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
Dacorum council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,605.67 | £160.57 | £133.81 | £1,204.26 | 1,250 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,873.29 | £187.33 | £156.11 | £1,404.96 | 8,390 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,140.90 | £214.09 | £178.41 | £1,605.67 | 20,960 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,408.51 | £240.85 | £200.71 | £1,806.38 | 16,340 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,943.73 | £294.37 | £245.31 | £2,207.80 | 9,530 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,478.96 | £347.90 | £289.91 | £2,609.22 | 5,870 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,014.18 | £401.42 | £334.52 | £3,010.64 | 5,290 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,817.02 | £481.70 | £401.42 | £3,612.77 | 860 |
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Where your Dacorum council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Dacorum but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,408.51 Band D charge, £243.21 (10%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £243.21 | 10.1% | £216.19 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,858.19 | 77.2% | £1,651.72 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £280.00 | 11.6% | £248.89 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £27.11 | 1.1% | £24.10 |
- District council £243 10.1%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,858 77.2%
- Police and crime commissioner £280 11.6%
- Parish/town council (average) £27 1.1%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Dacorum; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Dacorum council tax history
Band D in Dacorum has risen from £1,530.93 in 2016/17 to £2,408.51 in 2026/27 — 57% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 26.0%, the 101st biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Dacorum Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,408.51 | +5.0% | £2,140.90 |
| 2025/26 | £2,294.23 | +4.9% | £2,039.32 |
| 2024/25 | £2,187.99 | +4.8% | £1,944.88 |
| 2023/24 | £2,086.85 | +5.1% | £1,854.98 |
| 2022/23 | £1,985.78 | +3.9% | £1,765.14 |
| 2021/22 | £1,912.03 | +4.2% | £1,699.58 |
| 2020/21 | £1,835.15 | +4.1% | £1,631.24 |
| 2019/20 | £1,763.55 | +4.1% | £1,567.60 |
| 2018/19 | £1,693.68 | +5.8% | £1,505.49 |
| 2017/18 | £1,600.76 | +4.6% | £1,422.90 |
| 2016/17 | £1,530.93 | – | £1,360.83 |
Homes by council tax band in Dacorum
Dacorum has 68,490 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 14% are in Bands A or B, fewer than in most areas — homes here are concentrated in the middle and upper bands. The most common band is C, which costs £2,140.90 a year (£214.09 a month over 10 instalments).
Dacorum compared with East of England
Dacorum is the 23rd cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£17.31 less than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Rochford | £2,363.48 | +4.2% |
| Stevenage | £2,391.97 | +4.9% |
| Hertsmere | £2,405.83 | +5.1% |
| Dacorum | £2,408.51 | +5% |
| Great Yarmouth | £2,414.41 | +4.7% |
| St Albans | £2,419.22 | +4.9% |
| Three Rivers | £2,422.31 | +5% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Dacorum drops from £2,140.90 to £1,605.67.
- Council Tax Reduction: Dacorum 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).
Dacorum's 5% 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Dacorum?
£2,408.51 a year in 2026/27, or £240.85 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Dacorum?
Band C: 20,960 of 68,490 homes (31%). A Band C bill is £2,140.90 in 2026/27.
How much has Dacorum council tax gone up?
5% this year, from £2,294.23 to £2,408.51 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 57%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Dacorum?
District council £243.21; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,858.19; Police and crime commissioner £280.00; Parish/town council (average) £27.11 (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.
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)