Lincoln council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Lincoln is £2,323.08 a year for 2026/27. That's up 2.8% on 2025/26 and £68 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 61% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,323.08 a year
- Council
- Lincoln
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East Midlands
- Rank
- the 70th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 6th cheapest of 35 councils in the East Midlands - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Lincoln council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,548.72 | £154.87 | £129.06 |
| Band B | £1,806.84 | £180.68 | £150.57 |
| Band C | £2,064.96 | £206.50 | £172.08 |
| Band D | £2,323.08 | £232.31 | £193.59 |
| Band E | £2,839.32 | £283.93 | £236.61 |
| Band F | £3,355.56 | £335.56 | £279.63 |
| Band G | £3,871.80 | £387.18 | £322.65 |
| Band H | £4,646.16 | £464.62 | £387.18 |
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 Lincoln is split between 3 bodies. Lincoln council's own share is £316.98.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln council | £316.98 | 14% |
| Lincolnshire County Council | £1,673.01 | 72% |
| Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £333.09 | 14% |
Homes in each band
80% of the 47,790 homes in Lincoln are in band A or B, and 2% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Lincoln
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. Lincoln also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal charge |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | 100% discount for the first month on unoccupied and unfurnished property; 25% discount for up to 1 year on unoccupied, unfurnished properties undergoing major repair or structural alteration |
Source: Lincoln website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Lincoln Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Lincoln over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,323.08 |
| 2025/26 | £2,260.98 |
| 2024/25 | £2,190.87 |
| 2023/24 | £2,094.12 |
| 2022/23 | £1,999.26 |
| 2021/22 | £1,915.86 |
| 2020/21 | £1,869.03 |
| 2019/20 | £1,808.64 |
| 2018/19 | £1,715.94 |
| 2017/18 | £1,638.27 |
| 2016/17 | £1,584.86 |
| 2015/16 | £1,533.33 |
| 2014/15 | £1,504.62 |
| 2013/14 | £1,496.52 |
| 2012/13 | £1,488.33 |
| 2011/12 | £1,481.22 |
| 2010/11 | £1,481.22 |
| 2009/10 | £1,444.23 |
| 2008/09 | £1,409.31 |
| 2007/08 | £1,331.01 |
| 2006/07 | £1,272.33 |
| 2005/06 | £1,211.94 |
| 2004/05 | £1,153.62 |
| 2003/04 | £1,085.22 |
| 2002/03 | £989.28 |
| 2001/02 | £901.53 |
| 2000/01 | £851.85 |
| 1999/00 | £800.67 |
| 1998/99 | £750.24 |
| 1997/98 | £656.01 |
| 1996/97 | £625.17 |
| 1995/96 | £596.25 |
| 1994/95 | £564.75 |
| 1993/94 | £525.38 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kesteven | £2,337.81 | +£14.73 | Compare |
| West Lindsey | £2,354.25 | +£31.17 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Lincoln?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,323.08 a year. Bands run from £1,548.72 (Band A) to £4,646.16 (Band H).
How much is Band A council tax a month in Lincoln?
Band A is £1,548.72 a year: £154.87 a month over 10 payments or £129.06 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (61% of homes).
How much did Lincoln council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,260.98 in 2025/26 to £2,323.08 in 2026/27, an increase of 2.8% (£62.10).
Does Lincoln charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
You pay Lincoln council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Lincolnshire County Council and Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner. 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
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