York Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: York City Council (Unitary Authority) in Yorkshire and The Humber, England. Administering 10 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,287.15100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+5.01%+£109.12 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Yorkshire and The Humber)#12 of 14In Yorkshire and The Humber

Postcodes Monitored10Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: York

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 10 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,524.77	£152.48/mo	£127.06/mo	£1,143.58	£114.36/mo
Band B	£1,778.89	£177.89/mo	£148.24/mo	£1,334.17	£133.42/mo
Band C	£2,033.02	£203.30/mo	£169.42/mo	£1,524.77	£152.48/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,287.15	£228.72/mo	£190.60/mo	£1,715.36	£171.54/mo
Band E	£2,795.41	£279.54/mo	£232.95/mo	£2,096.56	£209.66/mo
Band F	£3,303.66	£330.37/mo	£275.31/mo	£2,477.75	£247.78/mo
Band G	£3,811.92	£381.19/mo	£317.66/mo	£2,858.94	£285.89/mo
Band H	£4,574.30	£457.43/mo	£381.19/mo	£3,430.73	£343.07/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta-£104.85vs England average Band D (£2,392)

York Band D is -4.4% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£524.25.

Regional mean in Yorkshire and The Humber: £2377.64 (-£90.49).

2. England StandingRank #249 of 296 in EnglandTop 16% lowest Band D in England

Within Yorkshire and The Humber, York ranks #12 of 14 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 16th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£228.72 / 10 mosor £190.60 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £38.12 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

Leeds

Save £3.42/yrBand D: £2283.73 (-0.1%)

Doncaster

Save £119.40/yrBand D: £2167.75 (-5.2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:

Kingston upon Hull, City of

+£7.89/yrBand D: £2295.04 (+0.3%)

Wakefield

+£9.74/yrBand D: £2296.89 (+0.4%)

North Lincolnshire

+£61.31/yrBand D: £2348.46 (+2.7%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across York (York City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, York City Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult York City Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.