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Try free →What is council tax Band H?
Band H is assigned to properties valued at Over £320,000 (1991 value) on 1 April 1991. Using the England average Band D of £2,174, a typical Band H annual charge is £4,348 (£362/month). Your exact charge depends on your local authority.
| Band | Annual | Monthly |
|---|
| Band A | £1,449/yr | £121/mo |
| Band B | £1,691/yr | £141/mo |
| Band C | £1,932/yr | £161/mo |
| Band D | £2,174/yr | £181/mo |
| Band E | £2,657/yr | £221/mo |
| Band F | £3,140/yr | £262/mo |
| Band G | £3,623/yr | £302/mo |
| Band H | £4,348/yr | £362/mo |
Based on England average 2026/27. Check exact rates for your postcode →
How Band H is calculated
Band H has a statutory multiplier of 18/9 of Band D. This ratio is fixed by law and applies to whatever Band D rate your council sets each April.
Am I wrongly in Band H?
Use our band checker to compare nearby properties. If similar homes are in a lower band, read our appeal guide.
Council tax band FAQs
How is my council tax band decided?▼
Bands are based on what your property would have sold for on 1 April 1991 (or 1 April 2003 in Wales), not its current value. This is set by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), not your local council — the council only sets the rate charged for each band.
Can I check what band my property is?▼
Yes, use our
free council tax band checker to look up any UK property by postcode, or check the government's own listing at gov.uk/council-tax-bands.
Does renovating my house change my council tax band?▼
Improvements alone don't trigger a re-band while you still live there. However, a band H property can be reassessed the next time it's sold if significant improvements (like an extension) have increased its value since 1991.
Can my council tax band be reduced?▼
Yes, if you can show similar properties nearby are in a lower band, or your property was incorrectly banded. See our
step-by-step appeal guide — a successful challenge is backdated to when you moved in.
Do all UK properties have a council tax band?▼
Almost all domestic properties do. New builds are assigned a band by the VOA shortly after completion, based on what they would have been worth in 1991 terms. A small number of properties (certain annexes, agricultural buildings) are exempt entirely.