North Hertfordshire council tax
Council tax in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27 costs £2,448.52 each year for a Band D property on average, including parish charges, up 5% compared with £2,332.61 for 2025/26.
- average Band D for 2026/27, parishes included
- £2,448.52
- Band A, the cheapest band
- £1,632.35
- change from 2025/26
- +5%
North Hertfordshire council tax by band
Annual bills for 2026/27, taken from the official council tax data. Every band pays a fixed proportion of the Band D total.
| Band | Yearly bill | Compared with Band D |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,632.35 | 67% |
| Band B | £1,904.40 | 78% |
| Band C | £2,176.46 | 89% |
| Band D | £2,448.52 | 100% |
| Band E | £2,992.64 | 122% |
| Band F | £3,536.75 | 144% |
| Band G | £4,080.87 | 167% |
| Band H | £4,897.04 | 200% |
The figures show the average Band D bill across North Hertfordshire, counting parish and town council charges. Strip those out and Band D becomes £2,413.98, so what you pay depends on your own parish.
Where North Hertfordshire sits against other councils
Band D in North Hertfordshire costs £57 more than £2,392, the England average.
North Hertfordshire ranks 32nd lowest for Band D bills out of 45 councils in East of England.
These averages are drawn from the government figures for 2026/27.
Councils where Band D bills are close to this one:
- Broadland £2,438
- Luton £2,440
- Breckland £2,444
- Watford £2,447
- Welwyn Hatfield £2,452
- East Hertfordshire £2,455
Unsure of your home's band?
Look up your address with the Valuation Office Agency band search, then use the council tax band checker to price the bill. If the band seems wrong, see how a council tax band appeal works.