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Council tax in Darlington, 2026/27
A Band D home in Darlington pays £2,493.83 this year, on average, up £122.23 (5.2%) on 2025/26. Darlington Council keeps £2,056.87 (82%); the rest goes to Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (£300.74), Durham Fire Authority (£128.12) and parish and town councils (£8.10).
Who gets your Band D bill
Darlington Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Darlington Council (its own share)£2,056.87
- Durham Police and Crime Commissioner£300.74
- Durham Fire Authority£128.12
- Parish and town councils (on average)£8.10
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Council | £2,056.87 | 82.5% | +£97.76 | 5.0% |
| Durham Police and Crime Commissioner | £300.74 | 12.1% | +£18.50 | 6.6% |
| Durham Fire Authority | £128.12 | 5.1% | +£5.00 | 4.1% |
| Parish and town councils | £8.10 | 0.3% | +£0.97 | 13.6% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,493.83 | 100% | +£122.23 | 5.2% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £122.23 a year. Darlington Council’s own share rose £97.76; Durham Police and Crime Commissioner and Durham Fire Authority rose £23.50 between them; parish and town councils, on average, rose £0.97.
Not your council?
Or pick it from the list. Bills are for Band D and two adults; other bands pay a fixed share of Band D, and someone living alone gets 25% off. From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities and Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities, 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.