Stockton-on-Tees Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Stockton-on-Tees is £2,589.83 for 2026/27, up 4.9% (£121.09) on last year. That is £198.31 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 253rd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (38%), so the average bill per home is about £2,212.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, North East · Official England government statistics
Stockton-on-Tees council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,726.55 | £172.66 | £143.88 | £1,294.92 | 34,870 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,014.31 | £201.43 | £167.86 | £1,510.73 | 17,570 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,302.07 | £230.21 | £191.84 | £1,726.55 | 16,970 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,589.83 | £258.98 | £215.82 | £1,942.37 | 10,510 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,165.35 | £316.53 | £263.78 | £2,374.01 | 6,570 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,740.87 | £374.09 | £311.74 | £2,805.65 | 3,090 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,316.38 | £431.64 | £359.70 | £3,237.29 | 1,670 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,179.66 | £517.97 | £431.64 | £3,884.75 | 130 |
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Where your Stockton-on-Tees council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Stockton-on-Tees but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,589.83 Band D charge, £2,139.91 (83%) 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) | £2,099.13 | 81.1% | £1,399.42 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £40.78 | 1.6% | £27.19 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £332.73 | 12.8% | £221.82 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £99.46 | 3.8% | £66.31 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £17.73 | 0.7% | £11.82 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,099 81.1%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £41 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £333 12.8%
- Fire and rescue authority £99 3.8%
- Parish/town council (average) £18 0.7%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Stockton-on-Tees; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Stockton-on-Tees council tax history
Band D in Stockton-on-Tees has risen from £1,684.92 in 2016/17 to £2,589.83 in 2026/27 — 54% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 24.7%, the 161st biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Stockton-on-Tees Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,589.83 | +4.9% | £1,726.55 |
| 2025/26 | £2,468.74 | +4.9% | £1,645.83 |
| 2024/25 | £2,352.85 | +4.8% | £1,568.57 |
| 2023/24 | £2,245.22 | +5.0% | £1,496.81 |
| 2022/23 | £2,138.36 | +3.0% | £1,425.57 |
| 2021/22 | £2,076.29 | +3.5% | £1,384.19 |
| 2020/21 | £2,005.85 | +3.8% | £1,337.23 |
| 2019/20 | £1,932.06 | +3.8% | £1,288.04 |
| 2018/19 | £1,860.65 | +5.8% | £1,240.43 |
| 2017/18 | £1,759.17 | +4.4% | £1,172.78 |
| 2016/17 | £1,684.92 | – | £1,123.28 |
Homes by council tax band in Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees has 91,380 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 57% 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 £1,726.55 a year (£172.66 a month over 10 instalments).
Stockton-on-Tees compared with North East
Stockton-on-Tees is the 9th cheapest of 12 councils in North East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,525.66 (£64.17 less than here). Cheapest: Sunderland (£2,197.14); most expensive: Gateshead (£2,715.81).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Redcar and Cleveland | £2,544.48 | +4.9% |
| Middlesbrough | £2,549.16 | +2.5% |
| Hartlepool | £2,560.20 | +2.5% |
| Stockton-on-Tees | £2,589.83 | +4.9% |
| Northumberland | £2,596.94 | +5.4% |
| Durham | £2,622.15 | +2.8% |
| Gateshead | £2,715.81 | +5.3% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in Stockton-on-Tees drops from £1,726.55 to £1,294.92.
- Council Tax Reduction: Stockton-on-Tees 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).
Stockton-on-Tees'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.
Stockton's new income-banded Council Tax Reduction (from April 2026)
From 1 April 2026 Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council assesses every working-age claim using an income-banded scheme. It compares your household size with the weekly income of you and any partner. Anyone on a passported benefit, and the lowest-income households, get 100% off. The other bands get 80%, 50% and 25%. The council ignores AFIP, Attendance Allowance, DLA, PIP, Child Benefit, child maintenance and War Disablement Benefits. It also ignores £25 a week of earnings if you work and are not on Universal Credit.
Example: a single person with £170 a week falls in the 50% band. On a Band A bill (£1,726.55 in 2026/27) they pay £863.28 a year.
| Reduction | Single | Couple | Lone parent, 1 child | Couple, 2+ children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | £0 to £105 | £0 to £160 | £0 to £195 | £0 to £320 |
| 80% | £105.01 to £150 | £160.01 to £205 | £195.01 to £235 | £320.01 to £370 |
| 50% | £150.01 to £190 | £205.01 to £260 | £235.01 to £300 | £370.01 to £420 |
| 25% | £190.01 to £220 | £260.01 to £330 | £300.01 to £375 | £420.01 to £490 |
Premiums and paying in Stockton-on-Tees
Empty homes get no discount. Since 1 April 2024, a home empty and unfurnished for more than a year has paid a 100% premium, rising to 200% after five years and 300% after ten. The clock starts when the home became empty, not when you became liable. Second homes have paid a 100% premium since 1 April 2025, £5,179.66 at Band D. Pension-age claimants are also checked for second adult support, worth up to 25%, and get whichever is better. Working-age claimants must have under £10,000 in savings, against £16,000 at pension age. Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 5th, 15th or 28th, over 10 or 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Stockton-on-Tees?
£2,589.83 a year in 2026/27, or £258.98 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Stockton-on-Tees?
Band A: 34,870 of 91,380 homes (38%). A Band A bill is £1,726.55 in 2026/27.
How much has Stockton-on-Tees council tax gone up?
4.9% this year, from £2,468.74 to £2,589.83 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 54%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Stockton-on-Tees?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,099.13; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £40.78; Police and crime commissioner £332.73; Fire and rescue authority £99.46; Parish/town council (average) £17.73 (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 get 100% Council Tax Reduction in Stockton-on-Tees?
Yes. Working-age households on a passported benefit or in the lowest income band get 100% off under the scheme that started in April 2026.
Which direct debit dates does Stockton-on-Tees offer?
The 1st, 5th, 15th or 28th of the month, over 10 or 12 instalments.
What is the savings limit for Council Tax Reduction in Stockton-on-Tees?
Under £10,000 for working-age claimants and under £16,000 for pension-age claimants.
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)
- Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council – Council Tax Reduction
- Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council – Empty properties or second homes
- Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council – How to pay your Council Tax bill