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How much is Council Tax Band D in York?
City of York Council Band D Council Tax for 2026/27 is approximately £2,300, including North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire precepts. York is a unitary authority with no separate county-level charge.
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City of York Council's Band D Council Tax for 2026/27 is roughly £1,935 for council services plus North Yorkshire Police (~£275) and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (~£90) precepts -- total around £2,300. York is a unitary authority separate from North Yorkshire Council, though it shares the same Police and Fire precepts covering the wider historic county area. 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 -- relevant given York's sizeable 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.