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Council Tax Bands in North East Lincolnshire 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,483.85

+£112.84 (+4.8%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for North East Lincolnshire from 1 April 2026.

Quick answer

Council tax bands in North East Lincolnshire for 2026/27 run from £1,655.90 (Band A) to £4,967.70 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,483.85 (up 4.8% on 2025/26). All eight bands (A to H) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to H Rate Table - North East Lincolnshire 2026/27

Band	1991 value range	Annual rate	Monthly (10 mths)	Monthly (12 mths)
ABand A	Up to £40,000	£1,655.90	£165.59	£137.99
BBand B	£40,001 to £52,000	£1,931.88	£193.19	£160.99
CBand C	£52,001 to £68,000	£2,207.87	£220.79	£183.99
DBand D	£68,001 to £88,000	£2,483.85	£248.39	£206.99
EBand E	£88,001 to £120,000	£3,035.82	£303.58	£252.99
FBand F	£120,001 to £160,000	£3,587.78	£358.78	£298.98
GBand G	£160,001 to £320,000	£4,139.75	£413.98	£344.98
HBand H	Over £320,000	£4,967.70	£496.77	£413.97

Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Accredited official statistics). Table 9 (area council tax by band) and Table 10 (local authority level data). Snapshot: 2026-27 tables, published 25 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 £2,483.85 Bill

A Band D bill in North East Lincolnshire is not one charge. It is 3 separate charges set by 3 different bodies and collected together. The largest is North East Lincolnshire at £2,062.27, which is 83% of the total. Of the billing authority's own share, £39.04 is the adult social care precept added for 2026/27 (2% of last year's Band D).

Charged by	Band D element	Share of bill
North East Lincolnshire	£2,062.27	83.0%
Humberside PCC	£313.66	12.6%
Humberside Fire	£107.92	4.3%
Total Band D	£2,483.85	100%

Registry Record for North East Lincolnshire

ONS code

E06000012

MHCLG E-code

E2003

Authority type

Unitary authority

Tax base 2026/27

47,214

Assumed collection rate

98.20%

Parishes in area

Parishes setting a precept

Band D rank in England

112th highest of 296

Registry snapshot

25 March 2026

North East Lincolnshire is a unitary authority in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 47,214 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 98.20%. 16 of the 21 parish or town councils in the area set their own precept for 2026/27, so households in those parishes pay slightly more than the area figures shown here. Its Band D rate is 112th highest of 296 in England, so see how North East Lincolnshire compares with the cheapest and most expensive councils in the UK or the rest of Yorkshire and the Humber.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,371.01

Band D 2026/27

£2,483.85

Annual increase

+£112.84 (+4.8%)

North East Lincolnshire's Band D rate increased by £112.84 (4.8%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).

North East Lincolnshire Against the Rest of Yorkshire and the Humber

Across the 15 billing authorities in Yorkshire and the Humber, Band D for 2026/27 runs from Doncaster at £2,167.75 to North Yorkshire at £2,544.34, a spread of £376.59. The regional mean is £2,374.19, so North East Lincolnshire sits £109.66 above it. See the full Yorkshire and The Humber table.

Closest Yorkshire and The Humber authorities by Band D

Council	Band D 2026/27	vs North East Lincolnshire
East Riding of Yorkshire	£2,466.08	-£17.77
Sheffield	£2,510.16	+£26.31
Kirklees Metropolitan	£2,441.07	-£42.78
North Yorkshire	£2,544.34	+£60.49
Calderdale	£2,420.15	-£63.70
Rotherham	£2,381.53	-£102.32

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in North East Lincolnshire

Like every billing authority, North East Lincolnshire 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:

Band	Fraction of Band D	Calculation	2026/27 rate
Band A	6/9	£2,483.85 x 6/9	£1,655.90
Band B	7/9	£2,483.85 x 7/9	£1,931.88
Band C	8/9	£2,483.85 x 8/9	£2,207.87
Band D	9/9	Baseline rate	£2,483.85
Band E	11/9	£2,483.85 x 11/9	£3,035.82
Band F	13/9	£2,483.85 x 13/9	£3,587.78
Band G	15/9	£2,483.85 x 15/9	£4,139.75
Band H	18/9	£2,483.85 x 18/9	£4,967.70

Contact North East Lincolnshire Council

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact North East Lincolnshire Council directly.

North East Lincolnshire Council council tax page

Area Band D incl. police and fire precepts, per GOV.UK Table 9 (2026-27 release, MHCLG, 25 Mar 2026). Covers Grimsby and Cleethorpes; some parished areas add a small precept on top.

North East Lincolnshire Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in North East Lincolnshire for 2026/27?

Band D council tax in North East Lincolnshire is £2,483.85 for 2026/27, up from £2,371.01 in 2025/26 (a 4.8% 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 North East Lincolnshire for 2026/27?

Band A council tax in North East Lincolnshire is £1,655.90 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,483.85 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £165.59 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band B in North East Lincolnshire for 2026/27?

Band B council tax in North East Lincolnshire is £1,931.88 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,483.85 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £193.19 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band C in North East Lincolnshire for 2026/27?

Band C council tax in North East Lincolnshire is £2,207.87 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,483.85 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £220.79 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band E in North East Lincolnshire for 2026/27?

Band E council tax in North East Lincolnshire is £3,035.82 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,483.85 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £303.58 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band F in North East Lincolnshire for 2026/27?

Band F council tax in North East Lincolnshire is £3,587.78 for 2026/27, which is 13/9 of the £2,483.85 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £358.78 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band G in North East Lincolnshire for 2026/27?

Band G council tax in North East Lincolnshire is £4,139.75 for 2026/27, which is 15/9 of the £2,483.85 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £413.98 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band H in North East Lincolnshire for 2026/27?

Band H council tax in North East Lincolnshire is £4,967.70 for 2026/27, which is 18/9 of the £2,483.85 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £496.77 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

What are all eight council tax bands in North East Lincolnshire?

North East Lincolnshire has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,655.90, Band B £1,931.88, Band C £2,207.87, Band D £2,483.85, Band E £3,035.82, Band F £3,587.78, Band G £4,139.75, Band H £4,967.70. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,483.85. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.

How much did council tax rise in North East Lincolnshire this year?

North East Lincolnshire raised Band D council tax by £112.84 for 2026/27, a 4.8% increase versus 2025/26. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).

Where does council tax in North East Lincolnshire actually go?

The £2,483.85 Band D bill in North East Lincolnshire is split across 3 separate charges: North East Lincolnshire £2,062.27, Humberside PCC £313.66, Humberside Fire £107.92. The largest single element is North East Lincolnshire at £2,062.27, which is 83% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.

Is council tax in North East Lincolnshire higher or lower than the rest of Yorkshire and the Humber?

North East Lincolnshire's Band D rate of £2,483.85 is £109.66 above the £2,374.19 average across the 15 authorities in Yorkshire and the Humber. The range runs from £2,167.75 in Doncaster to £2,544.34 in North Yorkshire. Across England as a whole its Band D rate is 112th highest of 296 authorities.

When do I pay council tax to North East Lincolnshire Council?

Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including North East Lincolnshire offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact North East Lincolnshire Council directly to set up or change a payment plan.

What discounts are available on council tax in North East Lincolnshire?

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. North East Lincolnshire 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 North East Lincolnshire?

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 North East Lincolnshire Council. 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 MHCLG on 25 March 2026. The 2027/28 tables are due in spring 2027.

Last verified 25 March 2026 · Sourced from Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG), Open Government Licence v3.0