Council Tax Houghton-le-Spring 2026-27
In Houghton-le-Spring, council tax for a Band D property is £2,197.14 a year (£183 a month) for 2026-27. A single adult living alone pays £1,647.86 after the 25% single person discount.
Houghton-le-Spring is billed by Sunderland City Council · 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · Source: MHCLG
Houghton-le-Spring council tax bands 2026-27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,464.76 | £122 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,708.89 | £142 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £1,953.01 | £163 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,197.14 | £183 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,685.39 | £224 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,173.65 | £264 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,661.90 | £305 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £4,394.28 | £366 |
How Houghton-le-Spring compares
The average Band D council tax in England for 2026-27 is £2,391.52 a year (MHCLG). Houghton-le-Spring is £194.38 below average (£16/month less).
Council tax discounts in Houghton-le-Spring
Frequently asked questions
Can I appeal my council tax band in Houghton-le-Spring?
Yes. If you think your home is in the wrong band, you can ask the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to review it, free of charge. In Houghton-le-Spring, moving from Band D to Band C would lower the 2026-27 bill by £244.13 a year. A review can also move a band up, so compare with similar homes in your street first.
How do I find my council tax band in Houghton-le-Spring?
Your band depends on what your home would have been worth on 1 April 1991. Look it up on the GOV.UK council tax band checker (Valuation Office Agency).
How do I claim the 25% single person discount in Houghton-le-Spring?
If you are the only adult in your home, contact Houghton-le-Spring directly to apply for the 25% single person discount. This reduces Band D from £2,197.14 to £1,647.86/year, a saving of £549/year or £46/month. It is not applied automatically; you must claim it.
How is council tax calculated in Houghton-le-Spring?
The Band D figure for 2026-27 is £2,197.14 (average Band D for the whole Sunderland City Council area, including county, police, fire and average parish precepts). Every other band is a fixed ratio of Band D: Band A is 6/9 of Band D (£1,464.76) and Band H is 18/9 (£4,394.28).
Do I qualify for Council Tax Reduction in Houghton-le-Spring?
Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is means-tested and administered by Houghton-le-Spring. You may qualify if you are on a low income, receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or other benefits. Reductions range from a small percentage to 100% of your bill. Apply directly to Houghton-le-Spring council, there is no automatic entitlement and many eligible households miss out by not applying.
What if I cannot afford my council tax in Houghton-le-Spring?
Contact Houghton-le-Spring as early as possible. You can ask to spread your bill over 12 months instead of 10, apply for Council Tax Reduction, or request a discretionary hardship payment. Ignoring reminders is costly: after a missed instalment the council can issue a summons and you may lose the right to pay in instalments, becoming liable for the full year (£2,197.14 at Band D).
Where does the Houghton-le-Spring figure come from?
From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, published by MHCLG. Houghton-le-Spring is billed by Sunderland City Council, so the figure is that council's area Band D; a parish or town council precept, where there is one, can add to it. Your bill is the final word.
Council tax by band in Houghton-le-Spring
Take-home pay in Houghton-le-Spring
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