Council tax decoder › East of England
Council tax in Stevenage, 2026/27
A Band D home in Stevenage pays £2,391.97 this year, on average, up £110.69 (4.9%) on 2025/26. Stevenage Council keeps £253.78 (11%); the rest goes to Hertfordshire County Council (£1,858.19) and Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner (£280.00).
Who gets your Band D bill
Stevenage is a district: the county council above it sets most of the bill, and Stevenage Council collects it with its own share.
- Stevenage Council (its own share)£253.78
- Hertfordshire County Council£1,858.19
- Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner£280.00
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Council | £253.78 | 10.6% | +£7.37 | 3.0% |
| Hertfordshire County Council | £1,858.19 | 77.7% | +£88.32 | 5.0% |
| Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £280.00 | 11.7% | +£15.00 | 5.7% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,391.97 | 100% | +£110.69 | 4.9% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £110.69 a year. Stevenage Council’s own share rose £7.37; Hertfordshire County Council and Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner rose £103.32 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.