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How much is Council Tax Band D in Durham?
Durham County Council Band D Council Tax for 2026/27 is approximately £2,365, including the Durham Constabulary and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue precepts.
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Durham is covered by Durham County Council, a unitary authority, so the Band D bill is simpler than in two-tier areas: the council's own charge (~£2,015) covers services from social care to bins in one line, with Durham Constabulary (~£260) and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue (~£90) added as separate precepts -- total around £2,365. Because a unitary authority delivers both county-level and district-level services itself, there is no separate county precept line on the bill. 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, and Council Tax Reduction for low-income households via the local authority.
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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.