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How much is Council Tax Band D in Sheffield?
Sheffield City Council Band D Council Tax for 2026/27 is approximately £2,355, including South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire and the South Yorkshire Mayoral precepts. Sheffield applied close to the maximum 4.99% increase permitted without a local referendum.
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Sheffield City Council's Band D Council Tax for 2026/27 is approximately £2,355, made up of the core council charge plus precepts for South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (covering transport and regional investment). Sheffield, like most upper-tier English councils with adult social care responsibilities, applied close to the maximum 4.99% increase allowed without triggering a local referendum (up to 2.99% core plus up to 2% ring-fenced for adult social care). Band multipliers in England: A ×0.667, B ×0.778, C ×0.889, D reference, E ×1.222, F ×1.444, G ×1.667, H ×2.000, so a Band A property pays roughly £1,570 while a Band H property pays around £4,710. Sheffield offers a means-tested Council Tax Support scheme that can reduce bills for low-income working-age households by up to around 80–100% depending on income, and pensioners are protected under separate national rules. Other standard discounts apply: 25% off for single occupiers, full exemption for properties occupied only by full-time students, and a disregard for residents who are severely mentally impaired. Use the Council Tax calculator to check your exact band and estimated annual bill.
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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.