Tendring Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Tendring is £2,269.63 for 2026/27, up 4.2% (£91.17) on last year. That is £121.89 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 40th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (29%), so the average bill per home is about £2,032.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
Tendring council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,513.09 | £151.31 | £126.09 | £1,134.82 | 13,980 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,765.27 | £176.53 | £147.11 | £1,323.95 | 18,100 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,017.45 | £201.74 | £168.12 | £1,513.09 | 22,360 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,269.63 | £226.96 | £189.14 | £1,702.22 | 12,660 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,773.99 | £277.40 | £231.17 | £2,080.49 | 6,320 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,278.35 | £327.84 | £273.20 | £2,458.77 | 2,220 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,782.72 | £378.27 | £315.23 | £2,837.04 | 1,000 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,539.26 | £453.93 | £378.27 | £3,404.45 | 90 |
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Where your Tendring council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Tendring but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,269.63 Band D charge, £205.48 (9%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £205.48 | 9.1% | £182.65 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,641.96 | 72.3% | £1,459.52 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £275.31 | 12.1% | £244.72 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £92.52 | 4.1% | £82.24 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £54.36 | 2.4% | £48.32 |
- District council £205 9.1%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,642 72.3%
- Police and crime commissioner £275 12.1%
- Fire and rescue authority £93 4.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £54 2.4%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Tendring; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Tendring council tax history
Band D in Tendring has risen from £1,534.60 in 2016/17 to £2,269.63 in 2026/27 — 48% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.1%, the 254th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Tendring Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,269.63 | +4.2% | £2,017.45 |
| 2025/26 | £2,178.46 | +4.0% | £1,936.41 |
| 2024/25 | £2,094.28 | +4.8% | £1,861.58 |
| 2023/24 | £1,998.60 | +3.9% | £1,776.53 |
| 2022/23 | £1,923.17 | +4.3% | £1,709.48 |
| 2021/22 | £1,844.34 | +2.0% | £1,639.41 |
| 2020/21 | £1,808.54 | +3.8% | £1,607.59 |
| 2019/20 | £1,742.98 | +5.0% | £1,549.32 |
| 2018/19 | £1,660.11 | +4.9% | £1,475.65 |
| 2017/18 | £1,582.30 | +3.1% | £1,406.49 |
| 2016/17 | £1,534.60 | – | £1,364.09 |
Homes by council tax band in Tendring
Tendring has 76,730 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 42% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,017.45 a year (£201.74 a month over 10 instalments).
Tendring compared with East of England
Tendring is the 4th cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£121.57 more than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Thurrock | £2,254.68 | +5.1% |
| Brentwood | £2,258.14 | +4.2% |
| Southend-on-Sea | £2,265.17 | +5.1% |
| Tendring | £2,269.63 | +4.2% |
| Epping Forest | £2,277.21 | +4.1% |
| Braintree | £2,280.34 | +3.9% |
| Colchester | £2,282.85 | +4.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Tendring drops from £2,017.45 to £1,513.09.
- Council Tax Reduction: Tendring 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).
Tendring's 4.2% 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.
Tendring's 2026/27 budget
Tendring District Council set its 2026/27 budget at full council in February 2026. Its own Band D charge rose 2.99%, or £5.96 a year, to £205.48. That is less than 10% of the average £2,269.63 Band D bill. The rest is collected for Essex County Council, Essex Police, the fire service and parish councils.
The budget included £196,000 over two years for the Beach Patrol, £40,000 towards the Clacton Airshow in 2026 and 2027, £500,000 to extend Clacton Cemetery and an extra £1 million for homelessness, including temporary accommodation.
Second homes and empty homes in Tendring
With its coastal towns, Tendring has many second homes. Since 1 April 2025 they pay a 100% premium, which doubles the bill. A Band C second home pays £4,034.90 in 2026/27. The premium applies to company-owned homes too.
Long-term empty homes pay an extra 100% after one year (two years before April 2024), 200% after five years and 300% after ten. Changes of owner do not reset the clock, and short stays of under six weeks do not count as ending the empty period.
Local Council Tax Support and instalments
Since April 2015, everyone of working age has paid at least 20% of their bill in Tendring, so the most Local Council Tax Support can cover is 80%. For a Band A home that leaves at least £302.62 to pay in 2026/27. Pension-age claimants can still get up to 100%. You can choose to pay over 10 or 12 monthly instalments, and card payments carry no fee.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Tendring?
£2,269.63 a year in 2026/27, or £226.96 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Tendring?
Band C: 22,360 of 76,730 homes (29%). A Band C bill is £2,017.45 in 2026/27.
How much has Tendring council tax gone up?
4.2% this year, from £2,178.46 to £2,269.63 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 48%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Tendring?
District council £205.48; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,641.96; Police and crime commissioner £275.31; Fire and rescue authority £92.52; Parish/town council (average) £54.36 (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 most Council Tax Support I can get in Tendring?
Working-age claimants must pay at least 20% of their bill, so support covers at most 80%. Pension-age claimants can get up to 100%.
How much does Tendring District Council keep from my bill?
£205.48 at Band D in 2026/27, under 10% of the total. Essex County Council receives the largest share.
Do second homes pay double council tax in Tendring?
Yes. A 100% premium has applied since 1 April 2025, including on homes owned by companies.
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)
- Tendring District Council – Balanced budget for 2026/27
- Tendring District Council – Second home premium
- Tendring District Council – Long-term empty premium
- Tendring District Council – Local Council Tax Support
- Tendring District Council – Paying your council tax bill