Council Tax in Chelmsford 2026/27
Chelmsford · Band D rate: £2,244.64/year
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Council Tax Rates by Band — Chelmsford 2026/27
| Band | 1991 value range | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | £1,496.43 | £124.70 |
| Band B | £40,001 – £52,000 | £1,745.83 | £145.49 |
| Band C | £52,001 – £68,000 | £1,995.24 | £166.27 |
| Band D(reference) | £68,001 – £88,000 | £2,244.64 | £187.05 |
| Band E | £88,001 – £120,000 | £2,743.45 | £228.62 |
| Band F | £120,001 – £160,000 | £3,242.26 | £270.19 |
| Band G | £160,001 – £320,000 | £3,741.07 | £311.76 |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | £4,489.28 | £374.11 |
Charges shown are for Chelmsford before any discounts or reductions. Single-person discount reduces the bill by 25%.
Band D Rate History — Chelmsford
| Year | Band D rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27(current) | £2,244.64 | +4.0% |
| 2025/26 | £2,157.75 | — |
About Council Tax in Chelmsford
Chelmsford Council charges £2,245 at Band D for 2026/27, below the national average. That's up 4.0% from £2,158 in 2025/26.
Nearby Councils — Band D Comparison
Epping Forest
£2,186.91/year at Band D
£57.73 vs Chelmsford
Uttlesford
£2,197.25/year at Band D
£47.39 vs Chelmsford
Tendring
£2,215.27/year at Band D
£29.37 vs Chelmsford
Braintree
£2,215.80/year at Band D
£28.84 vs Chelmsford
Mid Suffolk
£2,216.42/year at Band D
£28.22 vs Chelmsford