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How much is Council Tax Band D in Cambridge?
Cambridge City Council Band D Council Tax for 2026/27 is approximately £2,440, once the Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridgeshire Police and Cambridgeshire Fire precepts are added to the district charge.
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Cambridge sits within Cambridgeshire, a two-tier county, so the Band D bill combines several precepts: Cambridge City Council's own charge (~£260), Cambridgeshire County Council (~£1,800, the largest share), Cambridgeshire Police (~£290) and Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue (~£90) -- total around £2,440. This layered structure is typical of district areas within a two-tier county, where the county council funds the largest services such as adult social care and highways. Band multipliers apply the same way everywhere: A x0.667, B x0.778, C x0.889, D reference, E x1.222, F x1.444, G x1.667, H x2.000. Discounts: 25% single occupier discount, 100% exemption for full-time students -- notably relevant in Cambridge given its large student population -- and Council Tax Reduction for low-income households.
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.