North Lincolnshire Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North Lincolnshire is £2,348.46 for 2026/27, up 4.9% (£110.37) on last year. That is £43.06 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 87th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (46%), so the average bill per home is about £1,903.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, Yorkshire and The Humber · Official England government statistics
North Lincolnshire council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,565.64 | £156.56 | £130.47 | £1,174.23 | 36,060 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,826.58 | £182.66 | £152.22 | £1,369.94 | 16,520 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,087.52 | £208.75 | £173.96 | £1,565.64 | 11,640 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,348.46 | £234.85 | £195.71 | £1,761.35 | 7,890 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,870.34 | £287.03 | £239.20 | £2,152.76 | 4,100 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,392.22 | £339.22 | £282.69 | £2,544.17 | 1,750 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,914.10 | £391.41 | £326.18 | £2,935.58 | 560 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,696.92 | £469.69 | £391.41 | £3,522.69 | 30 |
- North Lincolnshire
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Where your North Lincolnshire council tax goes
Your bill is collected by North Lincolnshire but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,348.46 Band D charge, £1,884.70 (80%) 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) | £1,848.94 | 78.7% | £1,232.63 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £35.76 | 1.5% | £23.84 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £313.66 | 13.4% | £209.11 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £107.92 | 4.6% | £71.95 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £42.18 | 1.8% | £28.12 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,849 78.7%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £36 1.5%
- Police and crime commissioner £314 13.4%
- Fire and rescue authority £108 4.6%
- Parish/town council (average) £42 1.8%
The parish or community council figure is an average across North Lincolnshire; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
North Lincolnshire council tax history
Band D in North Lincolnshire has risen from £1,601.19 in 2016/17 to £2,348.46 in 2026/27 — 47% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 20.6%, the 290th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- North Lincolnshire Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,348.46 | +4.9% | £1,565.64 |
| 2025/26 | £2,238.09 | +4.9% | £1,492.06 |
| 2024/25 | £2,132.84 | +3.9% | £1,421.89 |
| 2023/24 | £2,052.25 | +2.4% | £1,368.17 |
| 2022/23 | £2,003.42 | +2.9% | £1,335.61 |
| 2021/22 | £1,946.66 | +3.8% | £1,297.77 |
| 2020/21 | £1,875.38 | +3.6% | £1,250.25 |
| 2019/20 | £1,810.50 | +3.9% | £1,207.00 |
| 2018/19 | £1,742.04 | +5.0% | £1,161.36 |
| 2017/18 | £1,658.60 | +3.6% | £1,105.73 |
| 2016/17 | £1,601.19 | – | £1,067.46 |
Homes by council tax band in North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire has 78,550 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 67% 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 £1,565.64 a year (£156.56 a month over 10 instalments).
North Lincolnshire compared with Yorkshire and The Humber
North Lincolnshire is the 7th cheapest of 15 councils in Yorkshire and The Humber, where the average Band D across councils is £2,374.19 (£25.73 more than here). Cheapest: Doncaster (£2,167.75); most expensive: North Yorkshire (£2,544.34).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Bradford | £2,360.73 | +5.1% |
| Rotherham | £2,381.53 | +4.3% |
| Calderdale | £2,420.15 | +5.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in North Lincolnshire drops from £1,565.64 to £1,174.23.
- Council Tax Reduction: North 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 Lincolnshire'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 Support in North Lincolnshire: 50%, or 77% for protected groups
North Lincolnshire Council's working-age Council Tax Support is an income-banded scheme based on household size and weekly net income. The maximum reduction is 50% for most working-age households and 77% for people in a protected group. That is lower than the 65% cap in neighbouring North East Lincolnshire. Disability and carer income is not counted. If your income stays in the same band, your award does not change.
46% of homes in North Lincolnshire are in Band A, where the average 2026/27 bill including parish precepts is £1,565.64. At the 50% maximum, a working-age household still pays £782.82 a year, or £78.28 a month over 10 instalments. A protected household at 77% pays £360.10. Pension-age claimants are assessed under the national scheme and can still get up to 100%.
- Working-age savings of £6,000 or more rule you out. The pension-age limit is £16,000 unless you get Guarantee Pension Credit.
- Mixed-age couples: if either partner gets Universal Credit, you claim under the working-age scheme. If not, you claim under the pension-age scheme.
- You do not need to renew each year, but you must report changes. The council may send you a review form.
- If you think a decision is wrong, write to the council first. It must reply within two months; you then have four months from your first letter to go to the Valuation Tribunal if you hear nothing. The tribunal cannot hear complaints about the scheme's rules themselves.
What your Band A council tax pays for
North Lincolnshire publishes how a Band A bill is spent. The largest item is "safer adults", £404 of a Band A bill, on top of a separate adult social care precept of £215; "safer children" takes £142. Other items include accessible transport (£62), cleaner and greener spaces (£69), good health and wellbeing (£60), roads (£38), and skills, education and childcare (£45). Capital financing takes £68 and inflation £21. These figures cover only North Lincolnshire Council's own share, not the police and fire precepts. Behind them, the council's 2026/27 revenue budget is £238.8m, up from £217.9m, with £8.7m of the increase put down to demand, £5.1m to pay and contract inflation and £2.7m to social care inflation, offset by £7.5m of efficiency savings.
Paying in North Lincolnshire
Instalments can be spread over 10 or 12 months. Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 8th, 15th or 22nd. New payment plans are usually set up for the 1st of the month, so ask the council tax team if you want a different date.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in North Lincolnshire?
£2,348.46 a year in 2026/27, or £234.85 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in North Lincolnshire?
Band A: 36,060 of 78,550 homes (46%). A Band A bill is £1,565.64 in 2026/27.
How much has North Lincolnshire council tax gone up?
4.9% this year, from £2,238.09 to £2,348.46 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 47%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in North Lincolnshire?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,848.94; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £35.76; Police and crime commissioner £313.66; Fire and rescue authority £107.92; Parish/town council (average) £42.18 (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 Lincolnshire?
50% for working-age households, or 77% if you are in a protected group. On an average Band A home that leaves £782.82 or £360.10 to pay in 2026/27. Pensioners can get up to 100%.
Does my North Lincolnshire council tax support change every time my wages change?
No. The scheme uses income bands, so your award only changes if your income moves into a different band or your household changes.
What direct debit dates does North Lincolnshire offer?
The 1st, 8th, 15th or 22nd of the month, over 10 or 12 instalments.
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 Lincolnshire Council – Council Tax Support Scheme
- North Lincolnshire Council – How Council Tax and business rates are spent
- North Lincolnshire Council – Paying your Council Tax