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Council Tax Bands in Denbighshire 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,339.03

+£121.95 (+5.5%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to I council tax rates for Denbighshire from 1 April 2026. Wales has 9 bands based on 2003 property values.

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Council tax bands in Denbighshire for 2026/27 run from £1,559.35 (Band A) to £5,457.74 (Band I), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,339.03 (up 5.5% on 2025/26). All nine bands (A to I) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to I Rate Table - Denbighshire 2026/27

BandAnnual rateMonthly (10 mths)
ABand A£1,559.35£155.94
BBand B£1,819.25£181.93
CBand C£2,079.14£207.91
DBand D£2,339.03£233.90
EBand E£2,858.81£285.88
FBand F£3,378.60£337.86
GBand G£3,898.38£389.84
HBand H£4,678.06£467.81
IBand I£5,457.74£545.77

Source: Council Tax levels: April 2026 to March 2027, Welsh Government (Accredited official statistics). Table 1 (band D breakdown) and Table 2 (changes to average band D). Snapshot: 2026-27 tables, published 24 March 2026. Published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Monthly figures are the annual rate divided over the standard 10-instalment plan and the 12-month direct debit option.

What Makes Up the £2,339.03 Bill

A Band D bill in Denbighshire is not one charge. It is 3 separate charges set by 3 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Denbighshire county element at £1,872.37, which is 80% of the total.

Charged byBand D elementShare of bill
Denbighshire county element£1,872.3780.0%
North Wales police precept£398.2517.0%
Town and community councils (average)£68.412.9%
Total Band D£2,339.03100%

The community council element is an average across the area; the exact amount depends on which town or community council a property sits in.

Registry Record for Denbighshire

Authority type

Principal area

Average per dwelling

£2,170.19

Police area

North Wales

Band D rank in Wales

12 of 22

Registry snapshot

24 March 2026

Denbighshire is a principal area in Wales. Its Band D rate ranks 12 of 22 in Wales.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,217.08

Band D 2026/27

£2,339.03

Annual increase

+£121.95 (+5.5%)

Denbighshire's Band D rate increased by £121.95 (5.5%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. Wales does not operate England's council tax referendum limit; Welsh councils set their own increases, though the Welsh Government keeps a reserve power to cap rises.

Denbighshire Against the Rest of Wales

Across the 22 billing authorities in Wales, Band D for 2026/27 runs from Cardiff at £2,013.18 to Merthyr Tydfil at £2,593.60, a spread of £580.42. The regional mean is £2,326.14, so Denbighshire sits £12.89 above it. See the full Wales table.

Closest Wales authorities by Band D

CouncilBand D 2026/27
Carmarthenshire£2,351.20
Powys£2,351.72
Wrexham£2,308.88
Flintshire£2,376.17
Rhondda Cynon Taf£2,289.43
Monmouthshire£2,416.50

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in Denbighshire

Like every billing authority, Denbighshire sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:

BandFraction of Band DCalculation2026/27 rate
Band A6/9£2,339.03 x 6/9£1,559.35
Band B7/9£2,339.03 x 7/9£1,819.25
Band C8/9£2,339.03 x 8/9£2,079.14
Band D9/9Baseline rate£2,339.03
Band E11/9£2,339.03 x 11/9£2,858.81
Band F13/9£2,339.03 x 13/9£3,378.60
Band G15/9£2,339.03 x 15/9£3,898.38
Band H18/9£2,339.03 x 18/9£4,678.06
Band I21/9£2,339.03 x 21/9£5,457.74

Contact your council in Denbighshire

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact the billing authority for Denbighshire directly.

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Denbighshire Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in Denbighshire for 2026/27?
Band D council tax in Denbighshire is £2,339.03 for 2026/27, up from £2,217.08 in 2025/26 (a 5.5% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.
How much is council tax Band A in Denbighshire for 2026/27?
Band A council tax in Denbighshire is £1,559.35 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,339.03 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £155.94 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band B in Denbighshire for 2026/27?
Band B council tax in Denbighshire is £1,819.25 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,339.03 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £181.93 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band C in Denbighshire for 2026/27?
Band C council tax in Denbighshire is £2,079.14 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,339.03 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £207.91 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band E in Denbighshire for 2026/27?
Band E council tax in Denbighshire is £2,858.81 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,339.03 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £285.88 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
What are all nine council tax bands in Denbighshire?
Denbighshire has nine council tax bands (A to I) for 2026/27: Band A £1,559.35, Band B £1,819.25, Band C £2,079.14, Band D £2,339.03, Band E £2,858.81, Band F £3,378.60, Band G £3,898.38, Band H £4,678.06, Band I £5,457.74. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,339.03. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.
How much did council tax rise in Denbighshire this year?
Denbighshire raised Band D council tax by £121.95 for 2026/27, a 5.5% increase versus 2025/26. Wales does not operate England's council tax referendum limit; Welsh councils set their own increases, though the Welsh Government keeps a reserve power to cap rises.
Where does council tax in Denbighshire actually go?
The £2,339.03 Band D bill in Denbighshire is split across 3 separate charges: Denbighshire county element £1,872.37, North Wales police precept £398.25, Town and community councils (average) £68.41. The largest single element is Denbighshire county element at £1,872.37, which is 80% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.
Is council tax in Denbighshire higher or lower than the rest of Wales?
Denbighshire's Band D rate of £2,339.03 is £12.89 above the £2,326.14 average across the 22 authorities in Wales. The range runs from £2,013.18 in Cardiff to £2,593.60 in Merthyr Tydfil. Across Wales as a whole it ranks 12 of 22 authorities by Band D.
When do I pay council tax to the billing authority for Denbighshire?
Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Denbighshire offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact the billing authority for Denbighshire directly to set up or change a payment plan.
What discounts are available on council tax in Denbighshire?
Standard discounts include the 25% single-person discount (one adult living alone or with under-18s), full exemption for student households, and discounts for properties left empty or undergoing major repair. Denbighshire also operates a Council Tax Support scheme for low-income households. Apply via the council's website.
How do I check my council tax band in Denbighshire?
Your property's official council tax band is set by the Valuation Office (VOA), part of HMRC. Look it up free at gov.uk/check-council-tax-band, or check your most recent council tax bill from the billing authority for Denbighshire. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.
Independent information. Not affiliated with the Valuation Office Agency, any local authority, or Scottish Assessors. Rate data is compiled from published 2026/27 council tax schedules. Not legal or financial advice. Contact your local authority for billing queries.

Figures are the 2026/27 tax year, in force from 1 April 2026, as published by Welsh Government on 24 March 2026. The 2027/28 tables are due in spring 2027.

Last verified 24 March 2026 · Sourced from Council Tax levels: April 2026 to March 2027 (Welsh Government), Open Government Licence v3.0

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Updated 1 May 2026