Haringey Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Haringey is £2,313.78 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£105.84) on last year. That is £77.74 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 65th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (32%), so the average bill per home is about £2,276.
Updated 2026-10-03 · London borough, London · Official England government statistics
Haringey council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,542.52 | £154.25 | £128.54 | £1,156.89 | 7,670 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,799.61 | £179.96 | £149.97 | £1,349.71 | 19,500 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,056.69 | £205.67 | £171.39 | £1,542.52 | 36,430 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,313.78 | £231.38 | £192.82 | £1,735.34 | 28,880 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,827.95 | £282.80 | £235.66 | £2,120.97 | 11,770 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,342.13 | £334.21 | £278.51 | £2,506.60 | 5,550 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,856.30 | £385.63 | £321.36 | £2,892.23 | 4,810 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,627.56 | £462.76 | £385.63 | £3,470.67 | 760 |
- Haringey
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Where your Haringey council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Haringey but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,313.78 Band D charge, £1,803.27 (78%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for greater london authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,768.92 | 76.5% | £1,572.37 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £34.35 | 1.5% | £30.53 |
| Greater London Authority | £510.51 | 22.1% | £453.79 |
- Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,769 76.5%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £34 1.5%
- Greater London Authority £511 22.1%
Haringey council tax history
Band D in Haringey has risen from £1,484.01 in 2016/17 to £2,313.78 in 2026/27 — 56% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 28.2%, the 33rd biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Haringey Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,313.78 | +4.8% | £2,056.69 |
| 2025/26 | £2,207.94 | +4.8% | £1,962.61 |
| 2024/25 | £2,107.32 | +5.8% | £1,873.17 |
| 2023/24 | £1,992.32 | +6.0% | £1,770.95 |
| 2022/23 | £1,879.72 | +4.2% | £1,670.86 |
| 2021/22 | £1,804.70 | +5.9% | £1,604.18 |
| 2020/21 | £1,704.63 | +3.9% | £1,515.23 |
| 2019/20 | £1,640.40 | +4.1% | £1,458.13 |
| 2018/19 | £1,575.80 | +3.4% | £1,400.71 |
| 2017/18 | £1,524.27 | +2.7% | £1,354.91 |
| 2016/17 | £1,484.01 | – | £1,319.12 |
Homes by council tax band in Haringey
Haringey has 115,370 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 24% 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 £2,056.69 a year (£205.67 a month over 10 instalments).
Haringey compared with London
Haringey is the 25th cheapest of 33 councils in London, where the average Band D across councils is £2,090.08 (£223.70 less than here). Cheapest: Wandsworth (£1,028.21); most expensive: Kingston upon Thames (£2,609.20).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisham | £2,237.33 | +4.8% |
| Enfield | £2,267.67 | +4.8% |
| Redbridge | £2,294.58 | +4.8% |
| Haringey | £2,313.78 | +4.8% |
| Bexley | £2,366.36 | +4.8% |
| Sutton | £2,378.64 | +4.8% |
| Waltham Forest | £2,386.96 | +4.8% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Haringey drops from £2,056.69 to £1,542.52.
- Council Tax Reduction: Haringey 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).
Haringey'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.
Haringey Council Tax Reduction in 2026/27
Haringey's 2026-27 scheme works out working-age support against 80.2% of the bill. Two groups keep 100% protection: households getting a disability benefit such as PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance or the ESA support component, and households responsible for a child or young person. Pensioners also get up to 100%.
As an example, a working-age couple with no children and no income in a Band C home would get 80.2% of £2,056.69, leaving about £407.23 to pay for the year. A lone parent in the same home could have the whole bill covered.
- Savings limit for working-age claims: £10,000.
- Minimum award: £1 a week. Working-age claims can be backdated up to 12 months.
- If the DWP tells Haringey you have been awarded Universal Credit, that counts as a claim for Council Tax Reduction.
- Child Benefit and war pensions are ignored in full as income.
- Changes worth less than £3.25 a week are not applied until they add up to more than £3.25, so small changes in income do not trigger a new bill every time.
Collection, empty homes and payment dates
Haringey adopted an ethical debt policy in 2019. It does not send bailiffs to people getting Council Tax Support, people known to adult social care or anyone on the Vulnerability Registration Service. The council says it spends £34.4 million a year on Council Tax Reduction, supporting more than 20% of households (about 24,000 residents).
Empty homes pay 200% after a year, 300% after 5 years and 400% after 10 years. Second homes have paid a 100% premium since 1 April 2025, and Haringey gives no reduction for second homes. Direct debits can only be taken on the 1st, 15th or 25th, over 10 or 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Haringey?
£2,313.78 a year in 2026/27, or £231.38 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Haringey?
Band C: 36,430 of 115,370 homes (32%). A Band C bill is £2,056.69 in 2026/27.
How much has Haringey council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,207.94 to £2,313.78 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 56%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Haringey?
Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,768.92; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £34.35; Greater London Authority £510.51 (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.
Does Haringey cover 100% of council tax for working-age people?
Only for protected groups: households with a disability benefit or with children. Other working-age claimants are assessed on 80.2% of the bill.
Will Haringey send bailiffs if I am on Council Tax Support?
No. Under its ethical debt policy the council does not use enforcement agents for people receiving Council Tax Support or other vulnerable residents.
What direct debit dates does Haringey offer?
The 1st, 15th or 25th of the month, over 10 or 12 instalments.
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)
- Haringey – Council Tax Reduction
- Haringey – Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026-27 (PDF)
- Haringey – Ethical debt collection policy
- Haringey – Empty properties and second homes
- Haringey – How to pay your Council Tax