West Lindsey Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Lindsey is £2,354.25 for 2026/27, up 3.3% (£74.48) on last year. That is £37.27 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 91st lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (37%), so the average bill per home is about £2,025.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East Midlands · Official England government statistics
West Lindsey council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,569.50 | £156.95 | £130.79 | £1,177.13 | 17,490 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,831.08 | £183.11 | £152.59 | £1,373.31 | 8,850 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,092.67 | £209.27 | £174.39 | £1,569.50 | 8,310 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,354.25 | £235.43 | £196.19 | £1,765.69 | 6,370 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,877.42 | £287.74 | £239.78 | £2,158.06 | 4,030 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,400.58 | £340.06 | £283.38 | £2,550.44 | 1,710 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,923.75 | £392.38 | £326.98 | £2,942.81 | 540 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,708.50 | £470.85 | £392.38 | £3,531.38 | 70 |
- West Lindsey
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Where your West Lindsey council tax goes
Your bill is collected by West Lindsey but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,354.25 Band D charge, £256.14 (11%) 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 | £256.14 | 10.9% | £170.76 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,673.01 | 71.1% | £1,115.34 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £333.09 | 14.1% | £222.06 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £92.01 | 3.9% | £61.34 |
- District council £256 10.9%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,673 71.1%
- Police and crime commissioner £333 14.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £92 3.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across West Lindsey; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
West Lindsey council tax history
Band D in West Lindsey has risen from £1,582.38 in 2016/17 to £2,354.25 in 2026/27 — 49% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 22.2%, the 279th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- West Lindsey Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,354.25 | +3.3% | £1,569.50 |
| 2025/26 | £2,279.77 | +3.2% | £1,519.85 |
| 2024/25 | £2,208.59 | +4.6% | £1,472.39 |
| 2023/24 | £2,110.71 | +4.9% | £1,407.14 |
| 2022/23 | £2,011.40 | +4.4% | £1,340.93 |
| 2021/22 | £1,925.78 | +2.6% | £1,283.85 |
| 2020/21 | £1,877.86 | +3.4% | £1,251.91 |
| 2019/20 | £1,815.64 | +5.5% | £1,210.43 |
| 2018/19 | £1,721.51 | +4.7% | £1,147.67 |
| 2017/18 | £1,644.61 | +3.9% | £1,096.41 |
| 2016/17 | £1,582.38 | – | £1,054.92 |
Homes by council tax band in West Lindsey
West Lindsey has 47,370 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 56% 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 £1,569.50 a year (£156.95 a month over 10 instalments).
West Lindsey compared with East Midlands
West Lindsey is the 10th cheapest of 35 councils in East Midlands, where the average Band D across councils is £2,457.41 (£103.16 more than here). Cheapest: South Kesteven (£2,260.00); most expensive: Nottingham (£2,755.39).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| North Kesteven | £2,337.81 | +3.4% |
| Chesterfield | £2,339.49 | +4.8% |
| South Derbyshire | £2,339.61 | +4.8% |
| West Lindsey | £2,354.25 | +3.3% |
| Erewash | £2,360.64 | +4.5% |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | £2,382.62 | +3.4% |
| High Peak | £2,384.66 | +4.8% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in West Lindsey drops from £1,569.50 to £1,177.13.
- Council Tax Reduction: West Lindsey 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).
West Lindsey'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.
West Lindsey has no second homes premium
West Lindsey District Council does not charge extra on second homes. It used to give second homes a 10% discount, charging 90%, but it ended that from 1 April 2024. Since then furnished second homes have paid the standard 100%, the same as empty, unfurnished homes. So a Band A second home, in the district's most common band (17,490 homes), pays £1,569.50 in 2026/27, not double.
The long-term empty premium also still starts after two years, not one. It is 100% after two years empty, 200% after five and 300% after ten. Owners genuinely trying to sell or let a home that has been empty for at least two years can apply for up to 12 months without the premium. Occupied caravan pitches and boat moorings get a 50% discount and no premium.
Flooding, payments and support
- If flooding forces you to move in with someone else, or to live upstairs while repairs are done, your flooded home can get a 100% discount for up to 12 months. You need an insurer's, builder's or surveyor's report, or photos and a list of the work needed.
- Bills are normally 10 instalments due on the 1st, from April to January, or 12 if you ask. Direct Debits can be taken on the 1st, 15th, 21st or 28th.
- You cannot get Council Tax Support with more than £16,000 in savings, unless you get Pension Credit Guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in West Lindsey?
£2,354.25 a year in 2026/27, or £235.43 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in West Lindsey?
Band A: 17,490 of 47,370 homes (37%). A Band A bill is £1,569.50 in 2026/27.
How much has West Lindsey council tax gone up?
3.3% this year, from £2,279.77 to £2,354.25 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 49%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in West Lindsey?
District council £256.14; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,673.01; Police and crime commissioner £333.09; Parish/town council (average) £92.01 (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.
Does West Lindsey charge double council tax on second homes?
No. Since 1 April 2024 second homes have paid the standard 100% charge, with no premium.
When does the empty homes premium start in West Lindsey?
After two years empty and unfurnished. It is 100%, rising to 200% after five years and 300% after ten.
Is there a council tax discount for flooded homes in West Lindsey?
Yes. If you have to move out, or live upstairs while repairs are done, the flooded home can get 100% 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)
- West Lindsey District Council – Second homes and long term empty property charges
- West Lindsey District Council – Flooding and Council Tax
- West Lindsey District Council – Council Tax payment options
- West Lindsey District Council – Help to pay Council Tax