Council tax decoder › East of England
Council tax in Watford, 2026/27
A Band D home in Watford pays £2,446.70 this year, on average, up £103.32 (4.4%) on 2025/26. Watford Council keeps £308.51 (13%); the rest goes to Hertfordshire County Council (£1,858.19) and Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner (£280.00).
Who gets your Band D bill
Watford is a district: the county council above it sets most of the bill, and Watford Council collects it with its own share.
- Watford Council (its own share)£308.51
- Hertfordshire County Council£1,858.19
- Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner£280.00
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Council | £308.51 | 12.6% | £0.00 | 0.0% |
| Hertfordshire County Council | £1,858.19 | 75.9% | +£88.32 | 5.0% |
| Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £280.00 | 11.4% | +£15.00 | 5.7% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,446.70 | 100% | +£103.32 | 4.4% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £103.32 a year. Watford Council’s own share did not change; 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.