Kingston upon Hull Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Kingston upon Hull is £2,295.04 for 2026/27, up 5.2% (£112.52) on last year. That is £96.48 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 53rd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (66%), so the average bill per home is about £1,679.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, Yorkshire and The Humber · Official England government statistics
Kingston upon Hull council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,530.03 | £153.00 | £127.50 | £1,147.52 | 82,580 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,785.03 | £178.50 | £148.75 | £1,338.77 | 24,620 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,040.04 | £204.00 | £170.00 | £1,530.03 | 11,650 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,295.04 | £229.50 | £191.25 | £1,721.28 | 5,140 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,805.05 | £280.50 | £233.75 | £2,103.79 | 1,420 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,315.06 | £331.51 | £276.25 | £2,486.29 | 320 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,825.07 | £382.51 | £318.76 | £2,868.80 | 60 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,590.08 | £459.01 | £382.51 | £3,442.56 | 40 |
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Where your Kingston upon Hull council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Kingston upon Hull but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,295.04 Band D charge, £1,873.46 (82%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,837.77 | 80.1% | £1,225.18 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £35.69 | 1.6% | £23.79 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £313.66 | 13.7% | £209.11 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £107.92 | 4.7% | £71.95 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,838 80.1%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £36 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £314 13.7%
- Fire and rescue authority £108 4.7%
Kingston upon Hull council tax history
Band D in Kingston upon Hull has risen from £1,470.46 in 2016/17 to £2,295.04 in 2026/27 — 56% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.5%, the 133rd biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Kingston upon Hull Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,295.04 | +5.2% | £1,530.03 |
| 2025/26 | £2,182.52 | +5.0% | £1,455.01 |
| 2024/25 | £2,078.73 | +4.9% | £1,385.82 |
| 2023/24 | £1,982.12 | +5.1% | £1,321.41 |
| 2022/23 | £1,885.20 | +3.1% | £1,256.80 |
| 2021/22 | £1,828.69 | +5.0% | £1,219.13 |
| 2020/21 | £1,740.82 | +3.7% | £1,160.55 |
| 2019/20 | £1,679.51 | +4.1% | £1,119.67 |
| 2018/19 | £1,613.28 | +5.1% | £1,075.52 |
| 2017/18 | £1,535.65 | +4.4% | £1,023.77 |
| 2016/17 | £1,470.46 | – | £980.31 |
Homes by council tax band in Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull has 125,830 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 85% 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 £1,530.03 a year (£153.00 a month over 10 instalments).
Kingston upon Hull compared with Yorkshire and The Humber
Kingston upon Hull is the 4th cheapest of 15 councils in Yorkshire and The Humber, where the average Band D across councils is £2,374.19 (£79.15 more than here). Cheapest: Doncaster (£2,167.75); most expensive: North Yorkshire (£2,544.34).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster | £2,167.75 | +2.7% |
| Leeds | £2,283.73 | +5.1% |
| York | £2,287.15 | +5.2% |
| Kingston upon Hull | £2,295.04 | +5.2% |
| Wakefield | £2,296.89 | +5.1% |
| Barnsley | £2,325.96 | +3.8% |
| North Lincolnshire | £2,348.46 | +4.9% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Kingston upon Hull drops from £1,530.03 to £1,147.52.
- Council Tax Reduction: Kingston upon Hull 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).
Kingston upon Hull's 5.2% 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.
Hull's terminal illness discount and other local help
From 1 April 2026, Hull City Council gives a 100% discretionary council tax discount to anyone named on the bill who has an SR1 form confirming a terminal illness. A representative can apply on their behalf. The discount is reviewed after a year but continues while the person still qualifies. Hull also gives a 75% discount to a member of the Volunteer Reserve Forces who lives alone and is called up for 28 days or more. Special Constables can claim a discount by registering through Humberside Police. The council aims to process discount requests within 15 working days.
Council Tax Reduction in Hull
Working-age residents can get up to 80% off if they have less than £6,000 in savings. On a Band A bill of £1,530.03, that leaves at least £306.01 a year to pay. Pensioners can get up to 100% with savings under £16,000. Pensioners sharing with low-income adults (not a partner) can get up to 25% through Alternative Council Tax Reduction.
For Universal Credit claimants, the award is reviewed after up to six months to catch changes in UC. It can be backdated up to six months where UC was awarded in that period. Claims normally take six to eight weeks.
Hull gives no discount for most empty homes, even for a few days, and no exemption for homes needing major work. A derelict property can be referred to the Valuation Office Agency for removal from the list.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Kingston upon Hull?
£2,295.04 a year in 2026/27, or £229.50 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Kingston upon Hull?
Band A: 82,580 of 125,830 homes (66%). A Band A bill is £1,530.03 in 2026/27.
How much has Kingston upon Hull council tax gone up?
5.2% this year, from £2,182.52 to £2,295.04 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 56%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Kingston upon Hull?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,837.77; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £35.69; Police and crime commissioner £313.66; Fire and rescue authority £107.92 (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.
Does Hull give a council tax discount for terminal illness?
Yes. Since 1 April 2026 there is a 100% discretionary discount for a person named on the bill with an SR1 form.
What is the most Council Tax Reduction for working-age people in Hull?
80% of the bill, with savings under £6,000.
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)
- Hull City Council – Other discounts and exemptions
- Hull City Council – Council Tax reduction
- Hull City Council – Council Tax empty properties