Harborough council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Harborough is £2,389.87 a year for 2026/27. That's up 2.8% on 2025/26 and £1.65 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band B: 22% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,389.87 a year
- Council
- Harborough
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East Midlands
- Rank
- the 113th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 14th cheapest of 35 councils in the East Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Harborough council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,593.25 | £159.32 | £132.77 |
| Band B | £1,858.79 | £185.88 | £154.90 |
| Band C | £2,124.33 | £212.43 | £177.03 |
| Band D | £2,389.87 | £238.99 | £199.16 |
| Band E | £2,920.95 | £292.09 | £243.41 |
| Band F | £3,452.03 | £345.20 | £287.67 |
| Band G | £3,983.12 | £398.31 | £331.93 |
| Band H | £4,779.74 | £477.97 | £398.31 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Harborough is split between 5 bodies. Harborough council's own share is £174.13.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Harborough council | £174.13 | 7% |
| Leicestershire County Council | £1,731.79 | 72% |
| Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner | £315.23 | 13% |
| Leicestershire fire and rescue | £91.65 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £77.07 | 3% |
Homes in each band
32% of the 45,480 homes in Harborough are in band A or B, and 16% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Council tax by parish in Harborough
61 parish and town councils in Harborough add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,312.80; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allexton | £33.53 | £2,346.33 | +£0.82 |
| Arnesby | £94.57 | £2,407.37 | −£0.12 |
| Ashby Magna | £70.56 | £2,383.36 | +£3.44 |
| Ashby Parva | £50.22 | £2,363.02 | −£5.16 |
| Billesdon | £45.89 | £2,358.69 | −£0.10 |
| Bitteswell with Bittesby | £144.35 | £2,457.15 | −£5.30 |
| Bringhurst | £92.87 | £2,405.67 | +£3.36 |
| Broughton Astley | £118.60 | £2,431.40 | +£2.00 |
| Bruntingthorpe | £50.99 | £2,363.79 | +£12.90 |
| Burton Overy | £104.89 | £2,417.69 | +£2.77 |
| Claybrooke Magna | £48.87 | £2,361.67 | +£1.70 |
| Claybrooke Parva | £66.58 | £2,379.38 | +£1.64 |
| Cotesbach | £39.35 | £2,352.15 | +£1.53 |
| Drayton | £39.48 | £2,352.28 | +£1.68 |
| Dunton Bassett | £54.95 | £2,367.75 | +£1.63 |
| East Langton | £67.90 | £2,380.70 | +£14.40 |
| Fleckney | £184.05 | £2,496.85 | −£8.51 |
| Foxton | £63.43 | £2,376.23 | +£1.63 |
| Frolesworth | £35.87 | £2,348.67 | −£0.84 |
| Gilmorton | £79.03 | £2,391.83 | +£0.26 |
| Goadby | £10.37 | £2,323.17 | +£0.00 |
| Great Bowden | £82.89 | £2,395.69 | +£20.08 |
| Great Easton | £46.44 | £2,359.24 | +£9.04 |
| Great Glen | £137.74 | £2,450.54 | +£3.36 |
| Gumley | £14.68 | £2,327.48 | +£0.25 |
| Hallaton | £111.82 | £2,424.62 | +£2.98 |
| Horninghold | £10.08 | £2,322.88 | +£0.16 |
| Houghton on the Hill | £61.45 | £2,374.25 | +£1.47 |
| Hungarton | £134.88 | £2,447.68 | +£5.35 |
| Husbands Bosworth | £144.50 | £2,457.30 | +£6.87 |
| Illston on the Hill | £56.75 | £2,369.55 | +£4.41 |
| Keyham | £71.71 | £2,384.51 | −£1.41 |
| Kibworth Beauchamp | £133.52 | £2,446.32 | +£20.23 |
| Kibworth Harcourt | £148.13 | £2,460.93 | +£15.81 |
| Kimcote and Walton | £71.58 | £2,384.38 | +£8.64 |
| Leire | £66.27 | £2,379.07 | +£5.93 |
| Little Stretton | £35.57 | £2,348.37 | +£0.67 |
| Lubenham | £47.55 | £2,360.35 | −£0.27 |
| Lutterworth | £136.87 | £2,449.67 | +£6.57 |
| Medbourne | £66.85 | £2,379.65 | −£0.81 |
| Misterton with Walcote | £151.77 | £2,464.57 | +£4.52 |
| Mowsley | £63.08 | £2,375.88 | +£2.01 |
| Nevill Holt | £36.35 | £2,349.15 | −£3.73 |
| North Kilworth | £70.25 | £2,383.05 | +£2.05 |
| Peatling Magna | £30.93 | £2,343.73 | +£1.07 |
| Saddington | £24.01 | £2,336.81 | −£0.14 |
| Scraptoft | £125.26 | £2,438.06 | +£9.90 |
| Shawell | £26.05 | £2,338.85 | −£0.05 |
| Shearsby | £160.54 | £2,473.34 | +£1.19 |
| Skeffington | £41.62 | £2,354.42 | −£0.30 |
| Smeeton Westerby | £64.18 | £2,376.98 | +£6.72 |
| South Kilworth | £86.85 | £2,399.65 | +£2.08 |
| Stoughton | £72.15 | £2,384.95 | +£0.77 |
| Swinford | £80.31 | £2,393.11 | +£1.39 |
| Theddingworth | £40.78 | £2,353.58 | +£0.76 |
| Thurnby and Bushby | £76.71 | £2,389.51 | +£21.26 |
| Tilton | £69.78 | £2,382.58 | +£4.44 |
| Tugby and Keythorpe | £97.51 | £2,410.31 | +£15.38 |
| Tur Langton | £103.96 | £2,416.76 | +£5.04 |
| Ullesthorpe | £48.43 | £2,361.23 | +£1.04 |
| Willoughby Waterleys | £78.07 | £2,390.87 | +£5.97 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Harborough
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Harborough also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Care leaver discount (application form; amount not stated); Discretionary discount fund (s13A) |
Source: Harborough website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Harborough Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Harborough over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,389.87 |
| 2025/26 | £2,324.96 |
| 2024/25 | £2,212.48 |
| 2023/24 | £2,117.01 |
| 2022/23 | £2,020.00 |
| 2021/22 | £1,957.36 |
| 2020/21 | £1,865.39 |
| 2019/20 | £1,799.63 |
| 2018/19 | £1,721.06 |
| 2017/18 | £1,632.56 |
| 2016/17 | £1,574.94 |
| 2015/16 | £1,523.32 |
| 2014/15 | £1,503.43 |
| 2013/14 | £1,498.14 |
| 2012/13 | £1,493.67 |
| 2011/12 | £1,489.71 |
| 2010/11 | £1,491.93 |
| 2009/10 | £1,454.84 |
| 2008/09 | £1,412.13 |
| 2007/08 | £1,341.80 |
| 2006/07 | £1,288.70 |
| 2005/06 | £1,233.43 |
| 2004/05 | £1,196.05 |
| 2003/04 | £1,111.19 |
| 2002/03 | £1,018.10 |
| 2001/02 | £915.98 |
| 2000/01 | £860.53 |
| 1999/00 | £808.59 |
| 1998/99 | £762.99 |
| 1997/98 | £700.23 |
| 1996/97 | £619.32 |
| 1995/96 | £605.25 |
| 1994/95 | £572.63 |
| 1993/94 | £516.38 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Northamptonshire | £2,486.66 | +£96.79 | Compare |
| North Northamptonshire | £2,423.96 | +£34.09 | Compare |
| Blaby | £2,490.22 | +£100.35 | Compare |
| Rutland | £2,737.58 | +£347.71 | Compare |
| Melton | £2,429.67 | +£39.80 | Compare |
| Rugby | £2,483.05 | +£93.18 | Compare |
| Charnwood | £2,405.64 | +£15.77 | Compare |
| Oadby and Wigston | £2,406.85 | +£16.98 | Compare |
| Leicester | £2,528.75 | +£138.88 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
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Questions
How much is council tax in Harborough?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,389.87 a year. Bands run from £1,593.25 (Band A) to £4,779.74 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band B council tax a month in Harborough?
Band B is £1,858.79 a year: £185.88 a month over 10 payments or £154.90 over 12. Band B is the most common band here (22% of homes).
How much did Harborough council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,324.96 in 2025/26 to £2,389.87 in 2026/27, an increase of 2.8% (£64.91).
Does Harborough charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Harborough charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Harborough?
You pay Harborough council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Leicestershire County Council, Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner, Leicestershire fire and rescue and Parish or town council. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.