North East Lincolnshire Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North East Lincolnshire is £2,483.85 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£112.84) on last year. That is £92.33 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 185th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (51%), so the average bill per home is about £1,942.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, Yorkshire and The Humber · Official England government statistics
North East Lincolnshire council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,655.90 | £165.59 | £137.99 | £1,241.93 | 38,710 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,931.88 | £193.19 | £160.99 | £1,448.91 | 18,640 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,207.87 | £220.79 | £183.99 | £1,655.90 | 9,510 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,483.85 | £248.39 | £206.99 | £1,862.89 | 5,410 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,035.82 | £303.58 | £252.98 | £2,276.86 | 2,600 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,587.78 | £358.78 | £298.98 | £2,690.84 | 990 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,139.75 | £413.98 | £344.98 | £3,104.81 | 520 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,967.70 | £496.77 | £413.97 | £3,725.77 | 60 |
- North East Lincolnshire
- England average
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Where your North East Lincolnshire council tax goes
Your bill is collected by North East Lincolnshire but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,483.85 Band D charge, £2,039.88 (82%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £2,000.84 | 80.6% | £1,333.89 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £39.04 | 1.6% | £26.03 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £313.66 | 12.6% | £209.11 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £107.92 | 4.3% | £71.95 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £22.39 | 0.9% | £14.93 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,001 80.6%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £39 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £314 12.6%
- Fire and rescue authority £108 4.3%
- Parish/town council (average) £22 0.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across North East Lincolnshire; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
North East Lincolnshire council tax history
Band D in North East Lincolnshire has risen from £1,626.02 in 2016/17 to £2,483.85 in 2026/27 — 53% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.0%, the 258th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- North East Lincolnshire Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,483.85 | +4.8% | £1,655.90 |
| 2025/26 | £2,371.01 | +4.2% | £1,580.67 |
| 2024/25 | £2,276.19 | +4.9% | £1,517.46 |
| 2023/24 | £2,170.39 | +4.3% | £1,446.93 |
| 2022/23 | £2,080.47 | +3.0% | £1,386.98 |
| 2021/22 | £2,018.95 | +5.0% | £1,345.97 |
| 2020/21 | £1,922.56 | +3.7% | £1,281.71 |
| 2019/20 | £1,854.62 | +4.0% | £1,236.41 |
| 2018/19 | £1,783.31 | +5.0% | £1,188.87 |
| 2017/18 | £1,698.37 | +4.4% | £1,132.25 |
| 2016/17 | £1,626.02 | – | £1,084.01 |
Homes by council tax band in North East Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire has 76,440 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 75% 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 £1,655.90 a year (£165.59 a month over 10 instalments).
North East Lincolnshire compared with Yorkshire and The Humber
North East Lincolnshire is the 13th cheapest of 15 councils in Yorkshire and The Humber, where the average Band D across councils is £2,374.19 (£109.66 less than here). Cheapest: Doncaster (£2,167.75); most expensive: North Yorkshire (£2,544.34).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Calderdale | £2,420.15 | +5.1% |
| Kirklees | £2,441.07 | +5.1% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £2,466.08 | +5.2% |
| North East Lincolnshire | £2,483.85 | +4.8% |
| Sheffield | £2,510.16 | +5.1% |
| North Yorkshire | £2,544.34 | +5.2% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in North East Lincolnshire drops from £1,655.90 to £1,241.93.
- Council Tax Reduction: North East Lincolnshire 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).
North East Lincolnshire'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.
Council Tax Support in North East Lincolnshire: a 65% ceiling
North East Lincolnshire Council's working-age Council Tax Support is a banded discount capped at 65%. Even the lowest-income working-age household pays at least 35% of its bill. People on Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or income-related ESA go straight into the top 65% band. Everyone else is placed in one of five bands based on weekly household income and family size: single, couple, family with one child, or family with two or more children. Bands do not get wider for a third or later child.
With 51% of homes in Band A, the typical 2026/27 bill is £1,655.90. At the 65% maximum, a working-age household still pays £579.56, about £57.96 a month over 10 instalments. The lower bands give 50%, 35% and 20% off, so a Band A household on 20% pays £1,324.72. Pension-age claimants are assessed under the national scheme and can get up to 100%.
- No deductions are made for other adults in the home, such as grown-up children.
- Attendance Allowance, DLA, PIP, Carer's Allowance, ESA, Child Benefit, child maintenance and war pensions are not counted as income. There is an extra £50 a week disregard if the claim includes a disability benefit, and the housing costs part of Universal Credit is ignored.
- Half of any pension contributions is deducted from earnings before the bands are applied.
- Self-employed people trading for over 12 months are assessed on a minimum income floor: 35 hours at the National Living Wage, or 16 hours for single parents.
- Working-age savings must be under £6,000. Claims can be backdated up to 3 months if you ask.
No empty-home discount, and paying in North East Lincolnshire
Since 1 April 2016, North East Lincolnshire has given no exemption for homes that are empty and unfurnished or undergoing structural work. The full charge applies from the day a home becomes empty. A single person discount cannot be given on an unoccupied home either. If you get a single person discount review form, return it within 14 days. Otherwise the discount can be cancelled back to the start of the financial year.
Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 8th, 15th or 22nd, normally over 10 months from April to January, or 12 if you ask. Other monthly payments are due on the 1st or 15th. If you miss payments, you can lose the right to pay in instalments. Severe mental impairment discounts can be backdated up to six years with evidence such as a doctor's certificate.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in North East Lincolnshire?
£2,483.85 a year in 2026/27, or £248.39 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in North East Lincolnshire?
Band A: 38,710 of 76,440 homes (51%). A Band A bill is £1,655.90 in 2026/27.
How much has North East Lincolnshire council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,371.01 to £2,483.85 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 53%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in North East Lincolnshire?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,000.84; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £39.04; Police and crime commissioner £313.66; Fire and rescue authority £107.92; Parish/town council (average) £22.39 (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 maximum council tax support in North East Lincolnshire?
65% for working-age claimants, so a Band A household still pays at least £579.56 in 2026/27. Pension-age claimants can get up to 100%.
Does North East Lincolnshire reduce support for adult children living at home?
No. The working-age scheme makes no deductions for adults other than you and your partner.
Is there a discount for empty properties in Grimsby and Cleethorpes?
No. Since April 2016 North East Lincolnshire has not exempted empty, unfurnished homes or homes undergoing structural work, so the full charge applies.
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)
- North East Lincolnshire Council – Council tax support
- North East Lincolnshire Council – Council Tax exemptions
- North East Lincolnshire Council – Council Tax discount
- North East Lincolnshire Council – Pay your Council Tax