North Norfolk Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North Norfolk is £2,459.93 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£118.80) on last year. That is £68.41 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 166th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (26%), so the average bill per home is about £2,218.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
North Norfolk council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,639.95 | £164.00 | £136.66 | £1,229.97 | 12,210 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,913.28 | £191.33 | £159.44 | £1,434.96 | 14,660 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,186.60 | £218.66 | £182.22 | £1,639.95 | 11,960 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,459.93 | £245.99 | £204.99 | £1,844.95 | 9,230 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,006.58 | £300.66 | £250.55 | £2,254.94 | 5,150 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,553.23 | £355.32 | £296.10 | £2,664.92 | 2,470 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,099.88 | £409.99 | £341.66 | £3,074.91 | 1,100 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,919.86 | £491.99 | £409.99 | £3,689.89 | 90 |
- North Norfolk
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Where your North Norfolk council tax goes
Your bill is collected by North Norfolk but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,459.93 Band D charge, £178.65 (7%) 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 | £178.65 | 7.3% | £138.95 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,843.38 | 74.9% | £1,433.74 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £344.79 | 14.0% | £268.17 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £93.11 | 3.8% | £72.42 |
- District council £179 7.3%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,843 74.9%
- Police and crime commissioner £345 14.0%
- Parish/town council (average) £93 3.8%
The parish or community council figure is an average across North Norfolk; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
North Norfolk council tax history
Band D in North Norfolk has risen from £1,592.36 in 2016/17 to £2,459.93 in 2026/27 — 54% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.0%, the 156th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- North Norfolk Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,459.93 | +5.1% | £1,913.28 |
| 2025/26 | £2,341.13 | +4.9% | £1,820.88 |
| 2024/25 | £2,231.98 | +4.8% | £1,735.98 |
| 2023/24 | £2,129.18 | +4.9% | £1,656.03 |
| 2022/23 | £2,030.03 | +3.2% | £1,578.91 |
| 2021/22 | £1,967.51 | +3.8% | £1,530.29 |
| 2020/21 | £1,895.24 | +4.0% | £1,474.08 |
| 2019/20 | £1,822.94 | +4.1% | £1,417.84 |
| 2018/19 | £1,751.18 | +5.6% | £1,362.03 |
| 2017/18 | £1,657.65 | +4.1% | £1,289.28 |
| 2016/17 | £1,592.36 | – | £1,238.50 |
Homes by council tax band in North Norfolk
North Norfolk has 56,870 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 47% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £1,913.28 a year (£191.33 a month over 10 instalments).
North Norfolk compared with East of England
North Norfolk is the 35th cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£68.73 less than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire | £2,448.52 | +5% |
| Welwyn Hatfield | £2,452.26 | +5.1% |
| East Hertfordshire | £2,454.78 | +4.9% |
| North Norfolk | £2,459.93 | +5.1% |
| Cambridge | £2,467.02 | +4.7% |
| Ipswich | £2,468.25 | +4.7% |
| Bedford | £2,471.74 | +5.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in North Norfolk drops from £1,913.28 to £1,434.96.
- Council Tax Reduction: North Norfolk 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 Norfolk's 5.1% 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.
North Norfolk's second homes premium and where the money goes
North Norfolk District Council decided to charge the new second-homes premium well before it could start. On 22 November 2023, councillors decided the number of second homes in the district justified charging it from 2025/26. Full council confirmed this on 29 January and 19 February 2025. Since 1 April 2025, every furnished home that is nobody's main residence has paid double. On a Band B home, the most common band here, that is £3,826.56 a year in 2026/27 instead of £1,913.28.
Most of the extra money does not stay with the district. About 75% of the council tax collected in North Norfolk goes to Norfolk County Council. For 2025/26, North Norfolk, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, and Great Yarmouth agreed with the county that 25% of the extra premium income would go back to the districts for affordable housing and homelessness services.
- Holiday lets on the business rates list pay business rates, not council tax, so they do not pay the premium. Holiday lets that fail the business rates tests are taxed as furnished second homes and may pay it.
- There is no premium on homes with planning conditions that ban occupation for 28 days in a row each year, limit use to holiday lets, or prevent use as a main home.
- Homes marketed for sale at a reasonable price, or to let on reasonable terms, get a year without the premium from when marketing starts.
- You can challenge a premium in writing. The council has two months to reply, and after that you can appeal to the Valuation Tribunal. Challenging does not let you hold back payment.
Long-term empty homes in North Norfolk
North Norfolk's long-term empty premium has risen in stages, and the clock runs whoever owns the property.
| Time empty | From Apr 2013 | From Apr 2019 | From Apr 2020 | From Apr 2021 | From Apr 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100% |
| 2 to 5 years | +50% | +100% | +100% | +100% | +100% |
| 5 to 10 years | +50% | +100% | +200% | +200% | +200% |
| Over 10 years | +50% | +100% | +200% | +300% | +300% |
Council Tax Support changes from April 2025
On 29 January 2025, full council approved three cuts to working-age Council Tax Support, which still apply in 2026/27. Each adult non-dependant in the home now reduces support by a flat £10 a week, with some exceptions such as disregarded adults or claimants with limited capability for work. The extra £17.10 weekly earnings disregard was removed. Backdating was cut from six months to one month. Pensioners (66 or over) are assessed under the national rules. The council confirmed there are no further changes to the scheme for 2026/27.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in North Norfolk?
£2,459.93 a year in 2026/27, or £245.99 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in North Norfolk?
Band B: 14,660 of 56,870 homes (26%). A Band B bill is £1,913.28 in 2026/27.
How much has North Norfolk council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,341.13 to £2,459.93 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 54%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in North Norfolk?
District council £178.65; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,843.38; Police and crime commissioner £344.79; Parish/town council (average) £93.11 (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.
Do holiday lets in North Norfolk pay the second home premium?
Not if they are on the business rates list. Holiday lets that do not meet the business rates criteria pay council tax as furnished second homes and can be charged the 100% premium.
How much do non-dependants reduce Council Tax Support in North Norfolk?
A flat £10 a week for each adult non-dependant since April 2025, with exceptions such as disregarded adults.
Who gets the money from the North Norfolk second homes premium?
Mostly Norfolk County Council, which receives about 75% of council tax collected. For 2025/26 the Norfolk councils agreed that 25% of the extra money would go to the districts for affordable housing and homelessness.
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 Norfolk District Council – Council Tax premium for second homes
- North Norfolk District Council – Council Tax premium charges for empty properties
- North Norfolk District Council – Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support rates from April 2025
- North Norfolk District Council – Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support rates from April 2026
- North Norfolk District Council – Council meeting 22 November 2023