Huntingdonshire Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Huntingdonshire is £2,556.40 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£116.73) on last year. That is £164.88 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 238th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (26%), so the average bill per home is about £2,394.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
Huntingdonshire council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,704.27 | £170.43 | £142.02 | £1,278.20 | 12,660 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,988.31 | £198.83 | £165.69 | £1,491.23 | 21,990 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,272.36 | £227.24 | £189.36 | £1,704.27 | 19,660 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,556.40 | £255.64 | £213.03 | £1,917.30 | 13,110 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,124.49 | £312.45 | £260.37 | £2,343.37 | 10,520 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,692.58 | £369.26 | £307.71 | £2,769.43 | 4,560 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,260.67 | £426.07 | £355.06 | £3,195.50 | 2,030 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,112.80 | £511.28 | £426.07 | £3,834.60 | 180 |
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Where your Huntingdonshire council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Huntingdonshire but shared between 6 bodies. Of the £2,556.40 Band D charge, £170.85 (7%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, mayoral combined authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £170.85 | 6.7% | £132.88 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,785.42 | 69.8% | £1,388.66 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £314.37 | 12.3% | £244.51 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £92.16 | 3.6% | £71.68 |
| Mayoral combined authority | £36.00 | 1.4% | £28.00 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £157.60 | 6.2% | £122.58 |
- District council £171 6.7%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,785 69.8%
- Police and crime commissioner £314 12.3%
- Fire and rescue authority £92 3.6%
- Mayoral combined authority £36 1.4%
- Parish/town council (average) £158 6.2%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Huntingdonshire; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Huntingdonshire council tax history
Band D in Huntingdonshire has risen from £1,641.12 in 2016/17 to £2,556.40 in 2026/27 — 56% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 28.7%, the 16th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Huntingdonshire Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,556.40 | +4.8% | £1,988.31 |
| 2025/26 | £2,439.67 | +5.1% | £1,897.52 |
| 2024/25 | £2,321.51 | +5.9% | £1,805.62 |
| 2023/24 | £2,191.90 | +5.6% | £1,704.81 |
| 2022/23 | £2,075.41 | +4.5% | £1,614.21 |
| 2021/22 | £1,985.81 | +3.1% | £1,544.52 |
| 2020/21 | £1,925.18 | +3.8% | £1,497.36 |
| 2019/20 | £1,855.39 | +5.8% | £1,443.08 |
| 2018/19 | £1,753.39 | +4.7% | £1,363.75 |
| 2017/18 | £1,675.14 | +2.1% | £1,302.89 |
| 2016/17 | £1,641.12 | – | £1,276.43 |
Homes by council tax band in Huntingdonshire
Huntingdonshire has 84,710 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 41% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £1,988.31 a year (£198.83 a month over 10 instalments).
Huntingdonshire compared with East of England
Huntingdonshire is the 45th cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£165.20 less than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire | £2,516.16 | +5.1% |
| South Cambridgeshire | £2,536.25 | +5% |
| Fenland | £2,537.74 | +4.3% |
| Huntingdonshire | £2,556.40 | +4.8% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Huntingdonshire drops from £1,988.31 to £1,491.23.
- Council Tax Reduction: Huntingdonshire 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).
Huntingdonshire'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.
Your parish changes the Huntingdonshire bill
Huntingdonshire's 2026/27 charges list almost 80 parish areas, and Band D varies by £285.93 between the cheapest and the dearest. In 2026/27 the cheapest areas, such as Chesterton, Denton & Caldecote and Haddon, pay £2,398.81. Huntingdon town pays the most at £2,684.74. Bury pays £2,623.28, St Ives £2,601.25, St Neots £2,582.25, Godmanchester £2,531.75 and Ramsey £2,523.03. The district-wide average is £2,556.40. It includes £36.00 for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayor, and an average parish precept of £157.60.
Support, premiums and penalties
Since 1 April 2024, working-age Council Tax Support in Huntingdonshire has used income bands, and the lowest earners can get 100% off. A single person with net income under £99.01 a week gets 100%, £99.01 to £149 gets 75%, and £149.01 to £199 gets 50%. Couples and families have higher limits. Savings above £10,000 rule out any claim.
Huntingdonshire waited until 1 April 2026 to start its second homes premium, a year later than many councils. It is 100% from the first day a home is unoccupied but furnished. For 2026/27 the long-term empty premium is 100% once a home has been empty and unfurnished for a year. Empty homes have had no discount since 1 April 2019, even if they are uninhabitable because of major repairs. Tied accommodation provided by an employer can still get 50% off.
- If you do not tell the council within 21 days that you are no longer entitled to a discount, you can be fined £70.
- Council tax reference numbers in Huntingdonshire start with a 4.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Huntingdonshire?
£2,556.40 a year in 2026/27, or £255.64 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Huntingdonshire?
Band B: 21,990 of 84,710 homes (26%). A Band B bill is £1,988.31 in 2026/27.
How much has Huntingdonshire council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,439.67 to £2,556.40 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 56%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Huntingdonshire?
District council £170.85; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,785.42; Police and crime commissioner £314.37; Fire and rescue authority £92.16; Mayoral combined authority £36.00; Parish/town council (average) £157.60 (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.
Which part of Huntingdonshire pays the most council tax?
Huntingdon town, at £2,684.74 for Band D in 2026/27. The lowest parishes pay £2,398.81.
When does Huntingdonshire charge double council tax on second homes?
From 1 April 2026, from the first day a property counts as a second home.
Can I get 100% Council Tax Support in Huntingdonshire?
Yes, if your household income is in the lowest band, for example under £99.01 a week for a single person.
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)
- Huntingdonshire DC – Council Tax Charges 2026/27
- Huntingdonshire DC – Council Tax Support Scheme for Working-Age Taxpayers
- Huntingdonshire DC – Furnished premiums (second homes)
- Huntingdonshire DC – Long Term Empty Premiums
- Huntingdonshire DC – Discounts