St Albans council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in St Albans is £2,419.22 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.9% on 2025/26 and £28 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band D: 26% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,419.22 a year
- Council
- St Albans
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East of England
- Rank
- the 132nd cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 21st most expensive of 45 councils in the East of England - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
St Albans 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 | £1,612.81 | £161.28 | £134.40 |
| Band B | £1,881.62 | £188.16 | £156.80 |
| Band C | £2,150.42 | £215.04 | £179.20 |
| Band D | £2,419.22 | £241.92 | £201.60 |
| Band E | £2,956.82 | £295.68 | £246.40 |
| Band F | £3,494.43 | £349.44 | £291.20 |
| Band G | £4,032.03 | £403.20 | £336.00 |
| Band H | £4,838.44 | £483.84 | £403.20 |
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 St Albans is split between 4 bodies. St Albans council's own share is £214.22.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans council | £214.22 | 9% |
| Hertfordshire County Council | £1,858.19 | 77% |
| Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £280.00 | 12% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £66.81 | 3% |
Homes in each band
6% of the 63,660 homes in St Albans are in band A or B, and 30% 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 St Albans
9 parish and town councils in St Albans add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,352.41; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colney Heath | £163.63 | £2,516.04 | +£4.76 |
| Harpenden Rural | £39.49 | £2,391.90 | −£1.54 |
| Harpenden Town | £119.79 | £2,472.20 | +£4.96 |
| London Colney | £134.14 | £2,486.55 | +£11.56 |
| Redbourn | £139.17 | £2,491.58 | +£13.77 |
| Sandridge | £72.85 | £2,425.26 | +£5.00 |
| St Michael | £26.95 | £2,379.36 | +£1.03 |
| St Stephen | £118.89 | £2,471.30 | +£6.72 |
| Wheathampstead | £121.86 | £2,474.27 | +£5.20 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in St Albans
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. St Albans also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 2 years; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Major structural repair or alteration (Class D): 50% discount for up to 6 months |
Source: St Albans website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. St Albans Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in St Albans over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,419.22 |
| 2025/26 | £2,305.95 |
| 2024/25 | £2,198.55 |
| 2023/24 | £2,093.99 |
| 2022/23 | £1,994.06 |
| 2021/22 | £1,918.32 |
| 2020/21 | £1,839.97 |
| 2019/20 | £1,768.65 |
| 2018/19 | £1,700.26 |
| 2017/18 | £1,609.85 |
| 2016/17 | £1,541.65 |
| 2015/16 | £1,496.68 |
| 2014/15 | £1,473.62 |
| 2013/14 | £1,473.46 |
| 2012/13 | £1,472.13 |
| 2011/12 | £1,471.56 |
| 2010/11 | £1,473.43 |
| 2009/10 | £1,468.37 |
| 2008/09 | £1,422.59 |
| 2007/08 | £1,361.01 |
| 2006/07 | £1,299.60 |
| 2005/06 | £1,242.05 |
| 2004/05 | £1,184.01 |
| 2003/04 | £1,116.74 |
| 2002/03 | £957.17 |
| 2001/02 | £864.84 |
| 2000/01 | £816.30 |
| 1999/00 | £770.30 |
| 1998/99 | £707.21 |
| 1997/98 | £634.29 |
| 1996/97 | £592.64 |
| 1995/96 | £552.38 |
| 1994/95 | £541.13 |
| 1993/94 | £531.00 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Hatfield | £2,452.26 | +£33.04 | Compare |
| Hertsmere | £2,405.83 | −£13.39 | Compare |
| Dacorum | £2,408.51 | −£10.71 | Compare |
| Three Rivers | £2,422.31 | +£3.09 | Compare |
| Central Bedfordshire | £2,516.16 | +£96.94 | Compare |
| North Hertfordshire | £2,448.52 | +£29.30 | Compare |
| Watford | £2,446.70 | +£27.48 | 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 St Albans?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,419.22 a year. Bands run from £1,612.81 (Band A) to £4,838.44 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band D council tax a month in St Albans?
Band D is £2,419.22 a year: £241.92 a month over 10 payments or £201.60 over 12. Band D is the most common band here (26% of homes).
How much did St Albans council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,305.95 in 2025/26 to £2,419.22 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.9% (£113.27).
Who do I pay council tax to in St Albans?
You pay St Albans council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Hertfordshire County Council, Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner 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
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