South Norfolk Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in South Norfolk is £2,482.87 for 2026/27, up 4.9% (£114.98) on last year. That is £91.35 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 183rd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (27%), so the average bill per home is about £2,337.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
South Norfolk council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,655.25 | £165.52 | £137.94 | £1,241.44 | 7,460 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,931.12 | £193.11 | £160.93 | £1,448.34 | 18,670 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,207.00 | £220.70 | £183.92 | £1,655.25 | 17,060 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,482.87 | £248.29 | £206.91 | £1,862.15 | 12,180 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,034.62 | £303.46 | £252.88 | £2,275.96 | 8,060 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,586.37 | £358.64 | £298.86 | £2,689.78 | 3,430 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,138.12 | £413.81 | £344.84 | £3,103.59 | 1,590 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,965.74 | £496.57 | £413.81 | £3,724.31 | 120 |
- South Norfolk
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Where your South Norfolk council tax goes
Your bill is collected by South Norfolk but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,482.87 Band D charge, £180.14 (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 | £180.14 | 7.3% | £140.11 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,843.38 | 74.2% | £1,433.74 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £344.79 | 13.9% | £268.17 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £114.56 | 4.6% | £89.10 |
- District council £180 7.3%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,843 74.2%
- Police and crime commissioner £345 13.9%
- Parish/town council (average) £115 4.6%
The parish or community council figure is an average across South Norfolk; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
South Norfolk council tax history
Band D in South Norfolk has risen from £1,607.04 in 2016/17 to £2,482.87 in 2026/27 — 54% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 24.5%, the 174th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- South Norfolk Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,482.87 | +4.9% | £1,931.12 |
| 2025/26 | £2,367.89 | +4.9% | £1,841.69 |
| 2024/25 | £2,257.63 | +4.8% | £1,755.93 |
| 2023/24 | £2,153.48 | +4.7% | £1,674.93 |
| 2022/23 | £2,056.76 | +3.1% | £1,599.70 |
| 2021/22 | £1,994.48 | +4.0% | £1,551.26 |
| 2020/21 | £1,917.40 | +4.0% | £1,491.31 |
| 2019/20 | £1,843.74 | +4.0% | £1,434.02 |
| 2018/19 | £1,772.64 | +5.8% | £1,378.72 |
| 2017/18 | £1,675.78 | +4.3% | £1,303.38 |
| 2016/17 | £1,607.04 | – | £1,249.92 |
Homes by council tax band in South Norfolk
South Norfolk has 68,570 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 38% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £1,931.12 a year (£193.11 a month over 10 instalments).
South Norfolk compared with East of England
South Norfolk is the 39th cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£91.67 less than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | £2,467.02 | +4.7% |
| Ipswich | £2,468.25 | +4.7% |
| 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% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in South Norfolk drops from £1,931.12 to £1,448.34.
- Council Tax Reduction: South 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).
South Norfolk'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.
South Norfolk's Council Tax Reduction: 87% cap and a 20% taper
South Norfolk Council’s 2026/27 working-age Council Tax Reduction scheme covers up to 87% of the bill. If you get a war pension, it covers up to 100%. Unlike income-banded schemes, it reduces help gradually. For every £1 of weekly income above the scheme’s living-expenses amount, your weekly reduction falls by 20p.
Worked example: on a Band B home (£1,931.12 a year in 2026/27), the most a working-age claimant can get is £32.31 a week. If your income is £30 a week above your living-expenses amount, £6 a week comes off that.
- Working-age claimants with over £6,000 in savings are treated as having £1 a week of extra income for every £250 above that. Over £16,000 you get nothing.
- South Norfolk still offers working-age claimants a second adult reduction of 25% or 100%. This is for when another adult on a low income lives with you and cannot help with the bill.
- Contact the South Norfolk benefits team on 01508 533633. The service is shared with Broadland, but the two councils run separate schemes.
Why South Norfolk gives one month free on empty homes
Most Norfolk councils first agreed a three-month empty-home discount. When South Norfolk reviewed it in 2018, it cut the discount to one month but chose to keep some discount. It said landlords need time to redecorate and re-let between tenants. It found that in over 65% of cases the home was lived in again within a month.
The month runs from the date the home became empty and unfurnished. A new owner only gets what is left of it. The long-term empty premium still starts after two years: double the bill (£4,965.74 at Band D in 2026/27), triple after five years and four times after ten.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in South Norfolk?
£2,482.87 a year in 2026/27, or £248.29 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in South Norfolk?
Band B: 18,670 of 68,570 homes (27%). A Band B bill is £1,931.12 in 2026/27.
How much has South Norfolk council tax gone up?
4.9% this year, from £2,367.89 to £2,482.87 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 54%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in South Norfolk?
District council £180.14; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,843.38; Police and crime commissioner £344.79; Parish/town council (average) £114.56 (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 reduction in South Norfolk?
87% for working-age claimants, or 100% if you get a war pension. Pension-age claimants can get up to 100%.
How long is the empty homes discount in South Norfolk?
One month at 100%, counted from the date the home became empty and unfurnished. It is not reset when the owner changes.
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 Norfolk Council – Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27 (PDF)
- South Norfolk Council – Unoccupied properties
- Broadland and South Norfolk – Council Tax Reduction