Sheffield Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Sheffield is £2,510.16 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£121.40) on last year. That is £118.64 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 208th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (58%), so the average bill per home is about £1,959.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Metropolitan district, Yorkshire and The Humber · Official England government statistics
Sheffield council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,673.44 | £167.34 | £139.45 | £1,255.08 | 153,020 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,952.35 | £195.23 | £162.70 | £1,464.26 | 42,900 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,231.25 | £223.13 | £185.94 | £1,673.44 | 33,580 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,510.16 | £251.02 | £209.18 | £1,882.62 | 16,990 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,067.97 | £306.80 | £255.66 | £2,300.98 | 9,900 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,625.79 | £362.58 | £302.15 | £2,719.34 | 4,420 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,183.60 | £418.36 | £348.63 | £3,137.70 | 2,900 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,020.32 | £502.03 | £418.36 | £3,765.24 | 220 |
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Where your Sheffield council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Sheffield but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,510.16 Band D charge, £2,130.23 (85%) 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) | £2,089.65 | 83.2% | £1,393.10 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £40.58 | 1.6% | £27.05 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £280.04 | 11.2% | £186.69 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £95.05 | 3.8% | £63.37 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £4.84 | 0.2% | £3.23 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,090 83.2%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £41 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £280 11.2%
- Fire and rescue authority £95 3.8%
- Parish/town council (average) £5 0.2%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Sheffield; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Sheffield council tax history
Band D in Sheffield has risen from £1,584.87 in 2016/17 to £2,510.16 in 2026/27 — 58% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.8%, the 112th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Sheffield Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,510.16 | +5.1% | £1,673.44 |
| 2025/26 | £2,388.76 | +5.1% | £1,592.51 |
| 2024/25 | £2,273.25 | +5.0% | £1,515.50 |
| 2023/24 | £2,165.85 | +5.2% | £1,443.90 |
| 2022/23 | £2,058.39 | +3.1% | £1,372.26 |
| 2021/22 | £1,996.04 | +5.1% | £1,330.69 |
| 2020/21 | £1,898.61 | +3.7% | £1,265.74 |
| 2019/20 | £1,830.23 | +4.1% | £1,220.15 |
| 2018/19 | £1,758.80 | +6.0% | £1,172.53 |
| 2017/18 | £1,659.15 | +4.7% | £1,106.10 |
| 2016/17 | £1,584.87 | – | £1,056.58 |
Homes by council tax band in Sheffield
Sheffield has 263,930 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 74% 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 £1,673.44 a year (£167.34 a month over 10 instalments).
Sheffield compared with Yorkshire and The Humber
Sheffield is the 14th cheapest of 15 councils in Yorkshire and The Humber, where the average Band D across councils is £2,374.19 (£135.97 less than here). Cheapest: Doncaster (£2,167.75); most expensive: North Yorkshire (£2,544.34).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sheffield drops from £1,673.44 to £1,255.08.
- Council Tax Reduction: Sheffield 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).
Sheffield'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.
What a Band A household’s council tax pays for in Sheffield
The council’s 2026/27 leaflet says 58% of Sheffield households are in Band A, which is why it explains its spending in terms of a Band A bill. In 2026/27 the full Band A charge is £1,673.44, at the city’s average parish rate. The council’s own 2026/27 leaflet splits the council’s part of each monthly payment as shown below. The full breakdown totals £118.35 a month, and adult and children’s social care take 62% of it between them. The rest, not shown, includes planning and economic development (£1.45), environmental health (£1.35) and other services (£4.61).
| Service | Per month (Band A) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Adult social care | £48.56 | 41% |
| Children's social care | £25.01 | 21% |
| Highways, roads and transport | £10.13 | 9% |
| Education | £7.32 | 6% |
| Bins, disposal and recycling | £5.90 | 5% |
| Capital financing costs | £5.20 | 4% |
| Leisure and culture | £5.01 | 4% |
| Housing | £3.81 | 3% |
How the council is funded
Sheffield City Council spends about £1.9 billion a year serving around 600,000 people. About £1.2 billion of that is paid for by specific grants, fees and charges, such as council house rents. The remaining £699 million is funded 46% by council tax and the adult social care precept, 31% by locally retained business rates, and 24% by Revenue Support Grant from the government, which is £165 million in 2026/27.
On top of the council’s share, the South Yorkshire Mayor sets the police precept (£280.04 at Band D) and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue takes £95.05. Only some parts of the city have a parish or town council, which is why the average parish figure is just £4.84.
Support, premiums and paying
- You apply for Council Tax Support online, and if you qualify it is given as a discount on your bill. You cannot get support if you, your partner, or both of you together have savings over £16,000, unless you get the guarantee part of Pension Credit. Pensioners are also checked for Second Adult Rebate and get whichever gives the bigger reduction.
- If you already get Council Tax Support and still cannot pay, the Council Tax Hardship Scheme can help.
- Homes empty and unfurnished for between 12 and 60 months pay a 100% premium. This rises to 200% after 60 months and 300% after 120 months. Since 1 April 2025, furnished homes that are nobody’s main home have paid an extra 100%, so a Band A second home costs £3,346.88 this year. The council says the aim is to bring these properties back into use as homes for people in Sheffield; queries about long-term empty premiums go to a dedicated mailbox, ltepqueries@sheffield.gov.uk.
- Online and phone payments must be made with a debit card, as Sheffield does not accept credit cards. Online payments take about five working days to reach the council, so pay at least five days before the due date; phone payments are credited the same day. You can pay by Direct Debit over 10 or 12 months, or with the barcode on your bill at a Post Office (up to £1,000) or PayPoint (cash up to £200).
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Sheffield?
£2,510.16 a year in 2026/27, or £251.02 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Sheffield?
Band A: 153,020 of 263,930 homes (58%). A Band A bill is £1,673.44 in 2026/27.
How much has Sheffield council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,388.76 to £2,510.16 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 58%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Sheffield?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,089.65; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £40.58; Police and crime commissioner £280.04; Fire and rescue authority £95.05; Parish/town council (average) £4.84 (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 I pay Sheffield council tax by credit card?
No. Sheffield City Council accepts debit cards for online and phone payments, but not credit cards. You can also pay by Direct Debit, standing order, or at a Post Office or PayPoint.
What does Sheffield council tax pay for?
For a Band A household, 41% of the council’s share pays for adult social care, 21% for children’s social care and 9% for highways and transport, according to the council’s 2026/27 leaflet.
Does Sheffield charge a second homes premium?
Yes. Since 1 April 2025, furnished homes that are nobody’s main home have paid an extra 100%.
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)
- Sheffield City Council – How we spend your Council Tax 2026 to 2027 (PDF)
- Sheffield City Council – Apply for Council Tax support
- Sheffield City Council – Pay your Council Tax bill
- Sheffield City Council – Council Tax spending