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Council tax in Durham, 2026/27
A Band D home in Durham pays £2,622.15 this year, on average, up £70.98 (2.8%) on 2025/26. Durham County Council keeps £2,071.11 (79%); the rest goes to Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (£300.74), Durham Fire Authority (£128.12) and parish and town councils (£122.18).
Who gets your Band D bill
Durham County Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Durham County Council (its own share)£2,071.11
- Durham Police and Crime Commissioner£300.74
- Durham Fire Authority£128.12
- Parish and town councils (on average)£122.18
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham County Council | £2,071.11 | 79.0% | +£40.41 | 2.0% |
| Durham Police and Crime Commissioner | £300.74 | 11.5% | +£18.50 | 6.6% |
| Durham Fire Authority | £128.12 | 4.9% | +£5.00 | 4.1% |
| Parish and town councils | £122.18 | 4.7% | +£7.07 | 6.1% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,622.15 | 100% | +£70.98 | 2.8% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £70.98 a year. Durham County Council’s own share rose £40.41; Durham Police and Crime Commissioner and Durham Fire Authority rose £23.50 between them; parish and town councils, on average, rose £7.07.
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.