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Council tax in Lincoln, 2026/27
A Band D home in Lincoln pays £2,323.08 this year, on average, up £62.10 (2.7%) on 2025/26. Lincoln Council keeps £316.98 (14%); the rest goes to Lincolnshire County Council (£1,673.01) and Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner (£333.09).
Who gets your Band D bill
Lincoln is a district: the county council above it sets most of the bill, and Lincoln Council collects it with its own share.
- Lincoln Council (its own share)£316.98
- Lincolnshire County Council£1,673.01
- Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner£333.09
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Council | £316.98 | 13.6% | £0.00 | 0.0% |
| Lincolnshire County Council | £1,673.01 | 72.0% | +£47.16 | 2.9% |
| Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £333.09 | 14.3% | +£14.94 | 4.7% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,323.08 | 100% | +£62.10 | 2.7% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £62.10 a year. Lincoln Council’s own share did not change; Lincolnshire County Council and Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner rose £62.10 between them.
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.