Council tax bands and charges

Find out how much council tax you pay for each band.

The amount you pay depends on your home's council tax band. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), not by us.

Check your band

Your band is on your council tax bill. You can also check your council tax band on GOV.UK.

Charges for 2026 to 2027

Band Yearly charge
A £1,512.40
B £1,764.47
C £2,016.53
D £2,268.60
E £2,772.73
F £3,276.87
G £3,781.00
H £4,537.20

How your bill is made up

Your bill pays for Knowmoor Council services, including an amount set aside for adult social care, and for the police and fire services. For a band D home in 2026 to 2027:

  • Knowmoor Council: £1,712.40, including £204.30 for adult social care
  • Knowmoor Police and Crime Commissioner: £318.60
  • Knowmoor Fire and Rescue Authority: £94.20
  • parish or town council: £143.40 on average

Charges in your parish or town

Most of Knowmoor has a parish or town council, which adds its own charge. The charges above include the average. To see the exact charge for your band in your parish or town, check your bill or the table of charges by parish.

See charges by parish or town

If you think your band is wrong

You can challenge your council tax band with the VOA. Keep paying your council tax while they look at your challenge.

If you're moving home

Tell us you're moving so we can bill you for the right home from the right date.