Council tax decoder › East of England
Council tax in Luton, 2026/27
A Band D home in Luton pays £2,439.93 this year, on average, up £119.50 (5.1%) on 2025/26. Luton Council keeps £2,019.62 (83%); the rest goes to Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner (£297.59) and Bedfordshire Fire Authority (£122.72).
Who gets your Band D bill
Luton Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Luton Council (its own share)£2,019.62
- Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner£297.59
- Bedfordshire Fire Authority£122.72
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Council | £2,019.62 | 82.8% | +£96.00 | 5.0% |
| Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £297.59 | 12.2% | +£18.50 | 6.6% |
| Bedfordshire Fire Authority | £122.72 | 5.0% | +£5.00 | 4.2% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,439.93 | 100% | +£119.50 | 5.1% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £119.50 a year. Luton Council’s own share rose £96.00; Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Bedfordshire Fire Authority rose £23.50 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.