Mid Suffolk Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Mid Suffolk is £2,316.88 for 2026/27, up 4.9% (£108.45) on last year. That is £74.64 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 66th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (27%), so the average bill per home is about £2,224.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
Mid Suffolk council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,544.59 | £154.46 | £128.72 | £1,158.44 | 6,070 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,802.02 | £180.20 | £150.17 | £1,351.51 | 13,720 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,059.45 | £205.94 | £171.62 | £1,544.59 | 11,540 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,316.88 | £231.69 | £193.07 | £1,737.66 | 8,300 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,831.74 | £283.17 | £235.98 | £2,123.81 | 6,630 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,346.60 | £334.66 | £278.88 | £2,509.95 | 3,460 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,861.47 | £386.15 | £321.79 | £2,896.10 | 1,750 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,633.76 | £463.38 | £386.15 | £3,475.32 | 110 |
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Where your Mid Suffolk council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Mid Suffolk but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,316.88 Band D charge, £180.26 (8%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £180.26 | 7.8% | £140.20 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,731.69 | 74.7% | £1,346.87 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £304.47 | 13.1% | £236.81 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £100.46 | 4.3% | £78.14 |
- District council £180 7.8%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,732 74.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £304 13.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £100 4.3%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Mid Suffolk; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Mid Suffolk council tax history
Band D in Mid Suffolk has risen from £1,546.04 in 2016/17 to £2,316.88 in 2026/27 — 50% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 22.9%, the 265th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Mid Suffolk Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,316.88 | +4.9% | £1,802.02 |
| 2025/26 | £2,208.43 | +4.6% | £1,717.67 |
| 2024/25 | £2,111.44 | +4.7% | £1,642.23 |
| 2023/24 | £2,016.68 | +3.9% | £1,568.53 |
| 2022/23 | £1,940.88 | +3.0% | £1,509.57 |
| 2021/22 | £1,885.01 | +4.0% | £1,466.12 |
| 2020/21 | £1,811.78 | +3.9% | £1,409.16 |
| 2019/20 | £1,744.24 | +4.8% | £1,356.63 |
| 2018/19 | £1,664.36 | +4.7% | £1,294.50 |
| 2017/18 | £1,589.32 | +2.8% | £1,236.14 |
| 2016/17 | £1,546.04 | – | £1,202.48 |
Homes by council tax band in Mid Suffolk
Mid Suffolk has 51,580 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 38% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £1,802.02 a year (£180.20 a month over 10 instalments).
Mid Suffolk compared with East of England
Mid Suffolk is the 12th cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£74.32 more than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow | £2,298.69 | +3.7% |
| Chelmsford | £2,300.18 | +4.2% |
| Broxbourne | £2,306.43 | +4.9% |
| Mid Suffolk | £2,316.88 | +4.9% |
| Castle Point | £2,318.63 | +4.1% |
| Basildon | £2,327.24 | +3.7% |
| Maldon | £2,328.37 | +4.3% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Mid Suffolk drops from £1,802.02 to £1,351.51.
- Council Tax Reduction: Mid Suffolk 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).
Mid Suffolk's 4.9% 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 Mid Suffolk: fixed weekly contributions for Universal Credit claimants
Since 1 April 2023, working-age residents of Mid Suffolk can get up to 100% off their council tax. Mid Suffolk shares its revenues service with Babergh, and both councils changed their schemes at the same time. If you get Universal Credit, the council does not use a sliding taper. You pay a fixed weekly amount based on your monthly net earnings, so small pay changes do not trigger a new bill each month. Savings over £16,000 normally rule you out.
Worked example: a Universal Credit household earning £1,000 a month net pays £23.08 a week, or £1,200.16 a year. A Band B bill in Mid Suffolk is £1,802.02 in 2026/27, so the reduction is worth about £601.86, before the extra £50 explained below.
| Monthly net earnings (UC claimants) | Weekly contribution 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Under £326 | Nothing |
| £326 to £685.99 | £12.00 |
| £686 to £1,305.99 | £23.08 |
| £1,306 to £2,076.99 | £32.77 |
| £2,077 to £2,668.99 | £48.69 |
| £2,669 to £2,999.99 | £64.15 |
| £3,000 and above | Full council tax |
An extra £50 off for everyone on Council Tax Reduction
For 2026/27, Mid Suffolk is giving extra help to everyone on Council Tax Reduction who still has something to pay. It uses discretionary powers under section 13A(1)(c) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. If you have more than £50 left to pay after discounts and reductions, it takes £50 off. If you have less than £50 left, your bill goes to nil. You do not need to claim, as the council applies it automatically and sends a new bill.
Empty homes, second homes and paying in Mid Suffolk
An empty, unfurnished home gets 25% off for its first 28 days. The 28 days belong to the property, not the owner. After one year empty, the bill doubles. That premium started on 1 April 2024. Before then it was an extra 50%, and only after two years. Homes empty five to ten years pay 300%, and those empty over ten years pay 400%. Homes undergoing major structural work can get 25% off for up to 12 months. Since 1 April 2025, second homes pay a 100% premium. The council says this is because of the shortage of available housing.
Instalments fall on the 1st of the month: 10 payments, 12 if you ask, two half-yearly payments (April and October), or one payment in April. Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 8th, 14th, 22nd or 28th. The council's empty homes team, Houses for Homes, can help owners bring an empty home back into use.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Mid Suffolk?
£2,316.88 a year in 2026/27, or £231.69 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Mid Suffolk?
Band B: 13,720 of 51,580 homes (27%). A Band B bill is £1,802.02 in 2026/27.
How much has Mid Suffolk council tax gone up?
4.9% this year, from £2,208.43 to £2,316.88 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 50%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Mid Suffolk?
District council £180.26; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,731.69; Police and crime commissioner £304.47; Parish/town council (average) £100.46 (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 extra £50 council tax support in Mid Suffolk?
For 2026/27, anyone on Council Tax Reduction who still has a balance to pay gets up to £50 more off. It is applied automatically, so you do not need to apply.
Can I pay Mid Suffolk council tax twice a year?
Yes. You can pay in two half-yearly instalments, due in April and October, instead of 10 or 12 monthly payments.
Is there an empty property discount in Mid Suffolk?
Yes, 25% for the first 28 days a home is empty and unfurnished. The 28 days belong to the property, so a new owner does not get a fresh 28 days.
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)
- Mid Suffolk District Council – Council Tax Reduction (Low Income)
- Mid Suffolk District Council – Exemptions, discounts and premiums
- Mid Suffolk District Council – Paying Council Tax in Mid Suffolk