Mansfield Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Mansfield is £2,600.38 for 2026/27, up 4.1% (£101.98) on last year. That is £208.86 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 262nd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (54%), so the average bill per home is about £2,022.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
Mansfield council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,733.59 | £173.36 | £144.47 | £1,300.19 | 27,920 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,022.52 | £202.25 | £168.54 | £1,516.89 | 10,010 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,311.45 | £231.14 | £192.62 | £1,733.59 | 7,090 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,600.38 | £260.04 | £216.70 | £1,950.29 | 4,310 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,178.24 | £317.82 | £264.85 | £2,383.68 | 1,800 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,756.10 | £375.61 | £313.01 | £2,817.08 | 470 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,333.97 | £433.40 | £361.16 | £3,250.48 | 210 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,200.76 | £520.08 | £433.40 | £3,900.57 | 40 |
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Where your Mansfield council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Mansfield but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,600.38 Band D charge, £212.72 (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 | £212.72 | 8.2% | £141.81 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,970.13 | 75.8% | £1,313.42 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £311.10 | 12.0% | £207.40 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £102.21 | 3.9% | £68.14 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £4.22 | 0.2% | £2.81 |
- District council £213 8.2%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,970 75.8%
- Police and crime commissioner £311 12.0%
- Fire and rescue authority £102 3.9%
- Parish/town council (average) £4 0.2%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Mansfield; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Mansfield council tax history
Band D in Mansfield has risen from £1,731.79 in 2016/17 to £2,600.38 in 2026/27 — 50% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.5%, the 230th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Mansfield Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,600.38 | +4.1% | £1,733.59 |
| 2025/26 | £2,498.40 | +4.7% | £1,665.60 |
| 2024/25 | £2,385.74 | +4.6% | £1,590.49 |
| 2023/24 | £2,280.59 | +4.6% | £1,520.39 |
| 2022/23 | £2,181.06 | +3.5% | £1,454.04 |
| 2021/22 | £2,106.33 | +3.3% | £1,404.22 |
| 2020/21 | £2,038.93 | +3.8% | £1,359.29 |
| 2019/20 | £1,963.49 | +4.4% | £1,308.99 |
| 2018/19 | £1,880.64 | +4.6% | £1,253.76 |
| 2017/18 | £1,798.50 | +3.9% | £1,199.00 |
| 2016/17 | £1,731.79 | – | £1,154.53 |
Homes by council tax band in Mansfield
Mansfield has 51,850 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 73% 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 £1,733.59 a year (£173.36 a month over 10 instalments).
Mansfield compared with East Midlands
Mansfield is the 27th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£142.97 less than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Blaby | £2,490.22 | +3.5% |
| Leicester | £2,528.75 | +5% |
| Bolsover | £2,559.41 | +4.6% |
| Mansfield | £2,600.38 | +4.1% |
| Ashfield | £2,608.76 | +4.1% |
| Gedling | £2,609.55 | +4.1% |
| Broxtowe | £2,618.21 | +4.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Mansfield drops from £1,733.59 to £1,300.19.
- Council Tax Reduction: Mansfield 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).
Mansfield's 4.1% 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 Reduction in Mansfield: up to 90% for working-age residents
Mansfield District Council's Council Tax Reduction scheme pays at most 90% of the bill for working-age residents, so everyone of working age pays something. People who have reached Pension Credit qualifying age are assessed on up to 100%. The first £6,000 of savings is ignored.
Most homes here are cheap to tax: 54% are in Band A. A Band A bill is £1,733.59 in 2026/27, so a working-age household on maximum support still pays £173.36 a year. You claim online using the council's Council Tax Reduction form.
Empty homes and second homes in Mansfield
Mansfield still gives a short local discount for empty homes. An owner of an empty, unfurnished home can claim 75% off for the first three months. After that the full charge applies. An empty home that needs major repairs to be lived in, or is being structurally altered, can get 25% off for up to 12 months.
The council's website says the long-term empty premium starts after two years. Under the rates it set from April 2021, the bill rises the longer a home stays empty:
- Empty 2 to 5 years: 200%. That is £3,467.17 on a Band A home.
- Empty 5 to 10 years: 300%, or £5,200.76 on Band A.
- Empty 10 years or more: 400%, or £6,934.35 on Band A.
- Second homes: the council's page says they pay 100% council tax, with no premium shown. People who must live away from home for their job, such as armed forces members, may get 50% off.
Paying your Mansfield bill
You can pay by direct debit, online, on the 24-hour automated phone line, or by cash, cheque or card at a Post Office or PayPoint. Take your bill with you, as it has a barcode. Allow three working days for a payment to reach your account. The council may refuse a new direct debit if you have cancelled one before, have unpaid instalments, or have had a reminder, summons or liability order.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Mansfield?
£2,600.38 a year in 2026/27, or £260.04 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Mansfield?
Band A: 27,920 of 51,850 homes (54%). A Band A bill is £1,733.59 in 2026/27.
How much has Mansfield council tax gone up?
4.1% this year, from £2,498.40 to £2,600.38 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 50%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Mansfield?
District council £212.72; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,970.13; Police and crime commissioner £311.10; Fire and rescue authority £102.21; Parish/town council (average) £4.22 (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 most Council Tax Reduction I can get in Mansfield?
90% of the bill if you are of working age, so you always pay at least 10%. On a Band A home that is £173.36 in 2026/27. Pension-age claimants can get up to 100%.
Is there an empty property discount in Mansfield?
Yes. Empty, unfurnished homes get 75% off for the first three months, then the full charge. Homes that need major repairs can get 25% off for up to 12 months.
Do second homes pay extra council tax in Mansfield?
The council says second homes pay 100% council tax, with no premium. You may get 50% off if your job requires you to live elsewhere.
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)
- Mansfield District Council – Council Tax Reduction scheme
- Mansfield District Council – Empty property discounts
- Mansfield District Council – Second homes
- Mansfield District Council – Pay your Council Tax