Sheffield council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Sheffield is £2,510.16 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.1% on 2025/26 and £119 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 58% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,510.16 a year
- Council
- Sheffield
- Type
- Metropolitan district
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Rank
- the 89th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 2nd most expensive of 15 councils in Yorkshire and the Humber - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Sheffield 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 | £1,673.44 | £167.34 | £139.45 |
| Band B | £1,952.35 | £195.24 | £162.70 |
| Band C | £2,231.25 | £223.13 | £185.94 |
| Band D | £2,510.16 | £251.02 | £209.18 |
| Band E | £3,067.97 | £306.80 | £255.66 |
| Band F | £3,625.79 | £362.58 | £302.15 |
| Band G | £4,183.60 | £418.36 | £348.63 |
| Band H | £5,020.32 | £502.03 | £418.36 |
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 Sheffield is split between 4 bodies. Sheffield council's own share is £2,130.23, including £40.58 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield council | £2,130.23 | 85% |
| South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions | £280.04 | 11% |
| South Yorkshire fire and rescue | £95.05 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £4.84 | 0% |
Homes in each band
74% of the 263,810 homes in Sheffield are in band A or B, and 3% 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 Sheffield
3 parish and town councils in Sheffield add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,505.32; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield | £44.02 | £2,549.34 | +£1.28 |
| Ecclesfield | £33.35 | £2,538.67 | +£1.56 |
| Stocksbridge | £35.21 | £2,540.53 | +£0.35 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Sheffield
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. Sheffield also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Care leavers: exempt from council tax under a scheme launched 1 April 2025 |
Source: Sheffield website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Sheffield Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Sheffield over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,510.16 |
| 2025/26 | £2,388.76 |
| 2024/25 | £2,273.25 |
| 2023/24 | £2,165.85 |
| 2022/23 | £2,058.39 |
| 2021/22 | £1,996.04 |
| 2020/21 | £1,898.61 |
| 2019/20 | £1,830.23 |
| 2018/19 | £1,758.80 |
| 2017/18 | £1,659.15 |
| 2016/17 | £1,584.87 |
| 2015/16 | £1,526.28 |
| 2014/15 | £1,496.94 |
| 2013/14 | £1,492.81 |
| 2012/13 | £1,485.89 |
| 2011/12 | £1,478.28 |
| 2010/11 | £1,478.25 |
| 2009/10 | £1,455.21 |
| 2008/09 | £1,424.84 |
| 2007/08 | £1,386.33 |
| 2006/07 | £1,333.18 |
| 2005/06 | £1,273.97 |
| 2004/05 | £1,215.88 |
| 2003/04 | £1,154.58 |
| 2002/03 | £1,065.69 |
| 2001/02 | £1,002.00 |
| 2000/01 | £937.89 |
| 1999/00 | £885.52 |
| 1998/99 | £836.01 |
| 1997/98 | £766.88 |
| 1996/97 | £725.17 |
| 1995/96 | £706.50 |
| 1994/95 | £624.38 |
| 1993/94 | £641.25 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | £2,325.96 | −£184.20 | Compare |
| North East Derbyshire | £2,466.57 | −£43.59 | Compare |
| Rotherham | £2,381.53 | −£128.63 | Compare |
| High Peak | £2,384.66 | −£125.50 | Compare |
| Derbyshire Dales | £2,444.70 | −£65.46 | 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 Sheffield?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,510.16 a year. Bands run from £1,673.44 (Band A) to £5,020.32 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band A council tax a month in Sheffield?
Band A is £1,673.44 a year: £167.34 a month over 10 payments or £139.45 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (58% of homes).
How much did Sheffield council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,388.76 in 2025/26 to £2,510.16 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.1% (£121.40).
Does Sheffield charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
You pay Sheffield council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority - Police and Crime Commissioner functions, South Yorkshire 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.