Council Tax in St Albans 2026/27
St Albans · Band D rate: £2,352.41/year
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Council Tax Rates by Band — St Albans 2026/27
| Band | 1991 value range | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | £1,568.27 | £130.69 |
| Band B | £40,001 – £52,000 | £1,829.65 | £152.47 |
| Band C | £52,001 – £68,000 | £2,091.03 | £174.25 |
| Band D(reference) | £68,001 – £88,000 | £2,352.41 | £196.03 |
| Band E | £88,001 – £120,000 | £2,875.17 | £239.60 |
| Band F | £120,001 – £160,000 | £3,397.93 | £283.16 |
| Band G | £160,001 – £320,000 | £3,920.68 | £326.72 |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | £4,704.82 | £392.07 |
Charges shown are for St Albans before any discounts or reductions. Single-person discount reduces the bill by 25%.
Band D Rate History — St Albans
| Year | Band D rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27(current) | £2,352.41 | +4.8% |
| 2025/26 | £2,244.11 | — |
About Council Tax in St Albans
St Albans Council charges £2,352 at Band D for 2026/27, just below the national average. That's up 4.8% from £2,244 in 2025/26.
Nearby Councils — Band D Comparison
Epping Forest
£2,186.91/year at Band D
£165.50 vs St Albans
Uttlesford
£2,197.25/year at Band D
£155.16 vs St Albans
Tendring
£2,215.27/year at Band D
£137.14 vs St Albans
Braintree
£2,215.80/year at Band D
£136.61 vs St Albans
Mid Suffolk
£2,216.42/year at Band D
£135.99 vs St Albans