Norwich Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Norwich is £2,503.44 for 2026/27, up 4.7% (£111.85) on last year. That is £111.92 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 205th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (41%), so the average bill per home is about £1,982.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
Norwich council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,668.96 | £166.90 | £139.08 | £1,251.72 | 28,630 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,947.12 | £194.71 | £162.26 | £1,460.34 | 23,820 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,225.28 | £222.53 | £185.44 | £1,668.96 | 9,090 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,503.44 | £250.34 | £208.62 | £1,877.58 | 3,760 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,059.76 | £305.98 | £254.98 | £2,294.82 | 2,360 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,616.08 | £361.61 | £301.34 | £2,712.06 | 930 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,172.40 | £417.24 | £347.70 | £3,129.30 | 610 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,006.88 | £500.69 | £417.24 | £3,755.16 | 70 |
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Where your Norwich council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Norwich but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,503.44 Band D charge, £315.26 (13%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £315.26 | 12.6% | £210.17 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,843.39 | 73.6% | £1,228.93 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £344.79 | 13.8% | £229.86 |
- District council £315 12.6%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,843 73.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £345 13.8%
Norwich council tax history
Band D in Norwich has risen from £1,647.74 in 2016/17 to £2,503.44 in 2026/27 — 52% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.6%, the 224th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Norwich Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,503.44 | +4.7% | £1,668.96 |
| 2025/26 | £2,391.59 | +4.7% | £1,594.39 |
| 2024/25 | £2,285.23 | +4.6% | £1,523.49 |
| 2023/24 | £2,184.17 | +4.7% | £1,456.11 |
| 2022/23 | £2,085.16 | +2.9% | £1,390.11 |
| 2021/22 | £2,025.69 | +3.9% | £1,350.46 |
| 2020/21 | £1,948.96 | +3.7% | £1,299.31 |
| 2019/20 | £1,879.45 | +3.9% | £1,252.97 |
| 2018/19 | £1,808.33 | +5.5% | £1,205.55 |
| 2017/18 | £1,714.12 | +4.0% | £1,142.75 |
| 2016/17 | £1,647.74 | – | £1,098.49 |
Homes by council tax band in Norwich
Norwich has 69,270 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 76% 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 £1,668.96 a year (£166.90 a month over 10 instalments).
Norwich compared with East of England
Norwich is the 41st cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£112.24 less than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | £2,471.74 | +5.1% |
| South Norfolk | £2,482.87 | +4.9% |
| East Cambridgeshire | £2,485.18 | +4.7% |
| Norwich | £2,503.44 | +4.7% |
| Central Bedfordshire | £2,516.16 | +5.1% |
| South Cambridgeshire | £2,536.25 | +5% |
| Fenland | £2,537.74 | +4.3% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Norwich drops from £1,668.96 to £1,251.72.
- Council Tax Reduction: Norwich 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).
Norwich's 4.7% 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.
Norwich keeps a full means-tested reduction scheme
Norwich can still pay working-age residents 100% of their council tax. Many English councils have moved to income bands or require everyone to pay a minimum share. Norwich’s 2026–27 Council Tax Reduction scheme still follows the old Council Tax Benefit rules. Your maximum reduction is 100% of the bill, minus deductions for other adults living with you, and it is tapered as your income rises above your applicable amount.
Two features of the scheme are unusual for a working-age scheme in England. The savings limit is £16,000 for everyone, so savings between £6,000 and £16,000 reduce support but do not stop it. And a second-adult reduction is still available, so you can get help if another adult on a low income lives with you, even if your own income is too high. If your home is in Band A (£1,668.96 in 2026/27) and you qualify for the full reduction, your bill could be nothing.
You can claim Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit together through the council’s Benefits Online service. You will need to provide evidence such as proof of income or savings, and the council writes to you with its decision.
How Norwich’s bill is split
The city council collects the bill but keeps only about 13p in every £1. Norfolk County Council gets about 74p for adult care, children’s services and roads, and the Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner about 14p. The city council's own Band D charge of £315.26 pays for waste and recycling, planning and environmental health. Norwich has no parish councils, so every home in a given band pays the same.
Empty homes, second homes and care leavers
- Second homes: a 100% premium applies straight away from 1 April 2025, so a furnished home with no resident pays double. That is £4,450.56 on a Band C home.
- Empty and unfurnished homes: the council offers no empty-property discount. A 100% premium applies after 12 months, 200% after five years and 300% after ten.
- Care leavers aged 18 to 24: 100% off if you live alone or only with other care leavers, or 25% off if one other adult lives with you. It applies from your 18th birthday until the day before your 25th, after any other discounts. The scheme started in April 2018, and you apply by emailing the revenues team.
- Paying: Direct Debit over 10 or 12 months on the 1st, 8th, 15th or 28th. You can also choose to pay twice a year or in one payment.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Norwich?
£2,503.44 a year in 2026/27, or £250.34 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Norwich?
Band A: 28,630 of 69,270 homes (41%). A Band A bill is £1,668.96 in 2026/27.
How much has Norwich council tax gone up?
4.7% this year, from £2,391.59 to £2,503.44 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 52%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Norwich?
District council £315.26; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,843.39; Police and crime commissioner £344.79 (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.
Can you get 100% council tax reduction in Norwich?
Yes. Norwich’s 2026–27 scheme allows up to 100% of the bill for working-age and pension-age claimants. Deductions are made for other adults living with you, and support is reduced as your income rises.
What is the savings limit for council tax reduction in Norwich?
£16,000 for all claimants, including working-age claimants. Many other English councils use a lower limit of £6,000 for working-age claims.
Do care leavers pay council tax in Norwich?
Care leavers aged 18 to 24 get 100% off if they live alone or only with other care leavers, or 25% off if they live with one other adult.
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)
- Norwich City Council – Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026 (PDF)
- Norwich City Council – Apply for Council Tax Reduction
- Norwich City Council – Empty property and second home charges
- Norwich City Council – Care leaver Council Tax reduction
- Norwich City Council – Understanding Council Tax
- Norwich City Council – Pay your Council Tax