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How much is Council Tax Band D in Leeds?
Leeds City Council Band D Council Tax for 2025/26 is approximately £2,153 including West Yorkshire Police and Fire precepts. Across West Yorkshire, Band D ranges from £2,103 (Leeds) to around £2,300 (Bradford/Wakefield).
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Leeds City Council's Band D Council Tax for 2025/26 is roughly £1,841 for council services plus West Yorkshire Police (~£236) and Fire (~£76) precepts — total around £2,153. The five West Yorkshire metropolitan districts (Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees, Calderdale) all add the same West Yorkshire precepts. The full council-tax-setting range across West Yorkshire 2025/26 sits between approximately £2,103 and £2,300. Leeds was permitted the standard 4.99% maximum rise (2.99% core + 2% adult social care) without a referendum. Band multipliers: A ×0.667 (£1,435), B ×0.778, C ×0.889, D £2,153 reference, E ×1.222, F ×1.444, G ×1.667, H ×2.000 (£4,306). Discounts: single occupier 25%, students 100% exempt. Council Tax Support (means-tested) replaced Council Tax Benefit in 2013 and varies by council scheme.
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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.