South Holland Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in South Holland is £2,278.20 for 2026/27, up 3.3% (£72.89) on last year. That is £113.32 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 44th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (37%), so the average bill per home is about £1,863.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
South Holland council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,518.80 | £151.88 | £126.57 | £1,139.10 | 17,000 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,771.93 | £177.19 | £147.66 | £1,328.95 | 10,070 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,025.07 | £202.51 | £168.76 | £1,518.80 | 10,880 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,278.20 | £227.82 | £189.85 | £1,708.65 | 4,910 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,784.47 | £278.45 | £232.04 | £2,088.35 | 2,210 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,290.73 | £329.07 | £274.23 | £2,468.05 | 460 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,797.00 | £379.70 | £316.42 | £2,847.75 | 120 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,556.40 | £455.64 | £379.70 | £3,417.30 | 20 |
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Where your South Holland council tax goes
Your bill is collected by South Holland but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,278.20 Band D charge, £222.14 (10%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £222.14 | 9.8% | £148.09 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,673.01 | 73.4% | £1,115.34 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £333.09 | 14.6% | £222.06 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £49.96 | 2.2% | £33.31 |
- District council £222 9.8%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,673 73.4%
- Police and crime commissioner £333 14.6%
- Parish/town council (average) £50 2.2%
The parish or community council figure is an average across South Holland; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
South Holland council tax history
Band D in South Holland has risen from £1,523.77 in 2016/17 to £2,278.20 in 2026/27 — 50% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 22.8%, the 270th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- South Holland Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,278.20 | +3.3% | £1,518.80 |
| 2025/26 | £2,205.31 | +3.3% | £1,470.21 |
| 2024/25 | £2,135.40 | +4.9% | £1,423.60 |
| 2023/24 | £2,036.22 | +4.9% | £1,357.48 |
| 2022/23 | £1,940.56 | +4.6% | £1,293.71 |
| 2021/22 | £1,855.51 | +2.6% | £1,237.01 |
| 2020/21 | £1,808.00 | +3.5% | £1,205.33 |
| 2019/20 | £1,746.66 | +5.5% | £1,164.44 |
| 2018/19 | £1,655.57 | +4.9% | £1,103.71 |
| 2017/18 | £1,577.83 | +3.5% | £1,051.89 |
| 2016/17 | £1,523.77 | – | £1,015.85 |
Homes by council tax band in South Holland
South Holland has 45,670 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 59% 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 £1,518.80 a year (£151.88 a month over 10 instalments).
South Holland compared with East Midlands
South Holland is the 3rd cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£179.21 more than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| South Kesteven | £2,260.00 | +3.3% |
| East Lindsey | £2,275.88 | +3.4% |
| South Holland | £2,278.20 | +3.3% |
| Derby | £2,306.00 | +5% |
| Boston | £2,308.73 | +3.2% |
| Lincoln | £2,323.08 | +2.7% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in South Holland drops from £1,518.80 to £1,139.10.
- Council Tax Reduction: South Holland 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).
South Holland's 3.3% 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.
Empty and second homes in South Holland
South Holland District Council gives a home that is empty and mostly unfurnished 100% off for up to one month. The month starts when the home becomes empty, not when the owner changes. A new owner only gets what is left of it. After that there is no discount until the home has been empty for two years. Then a long-term empty premium applies. Unlike many English councils, South Holland has not cut this wait to one year.
Since 1 April 2025, second homes and furnished homes where no one lives pay a 100% premium. That doubles a Band A bill, the most common band in the district (17,000 homes), from £1,518.80 to £3,037.60 in 2026/27.
- A home empty for less than two years that needs major repairs or structural work can get 25% off for up to 12 months. You apply with the council’s uninhabitable property form.
- The council’s Housing Standards team (01775 761161) can advise on bringing an empty home back into use.
- Care leavers may get a council tax reduction until their 25th birthday. You apply on the council’s care leavers form.
| Status | Charge | Band A bill 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Empty and unfurnished, first month | 0% (100% discount) | £0 |
| Empty 1 month to 2 years | 100% | £1,518.80 |
| Empty 2 to 5 years | 200% | £3,037.60 |
| Empty 5 to 10 years | 300% | £4,556.40 |
| Empty 10 years or more | 400% | £6,075.20 |
| Second home / furnished, no one lives there | 200% | £3,037.60 |
Council Tax Support in South Holland
To get Council Tax Support you must be the council tax payer for the home you live in, be 18 or over, have a low income, have under £16,000 in savings (unless you get Pension Credit) and not be a full-time student. You apply online with proof of identity, your National Insurance number and income and savings evidence for everyone in the household. If you claim Universal Credit and say on the UC claim that you want a council tax discount, you do not need to fill in the council’s form. The council assesses you from the UC data. You do need to apply directly if you move into South Holland while already on UC, or if you did not ask for the discount on your UC claim.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in South Holland?
£2,278.20 a year in 2026/27, or £227.82 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in South Holland?
Band A: 17,000 of 45,670 homes (37%). A Band A bill is £1,518.80 in 2026/27.
How much has South Holland council tax gone up?
3.3% this year, from £2,205.31 to £2,278.20 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 50%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in South Holland?
District council £222.14; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,673.01; Police and crime commissioner £333.09; Parish/town council (average) £49.96 (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.
How long can a home be empty in South Holland before the premium applies?
Two years. After that the bill doubles, rising to 300% after five years and 400% after ten.
Is there a discount for an empty home in South Holland?
Yes, 100% for up to one month from the date it became empty and unfurnished. A home that needs major repairs may get 25% off for up to 12 months.
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)
- South Holland District Council – Council Tax additional charges
- South Holland District Council – Unfurnished properties
- South Holland District Council – Council Tax Support