Council Tax Kirkby-in-Ashfield 2026-27
In Kirkby-in-Ashfield, council tax for a Band D property is £2,608.76 a year (£217 a month) for 2026-27. A single adult living alone pays £1,956.57 after the 25% single person discount.
Kirkby-in-Ashfield is billed by Ashfield District Council · 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · Source: MHCLG
Kirkby-in-Ashfield council tax bands 2026-27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,739.17 | £145 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,029.04 | £169 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,318.90 | £193 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,608.76 | £217 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,188.48 | £266 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,768.21 | £314 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,347.93 | £362 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £5,217.52 | £435 |
How Kirkby-in-Ashfield compares
The average Band D council tax in England for 2026-27 is £2,391.52 a year (MHCLG). Kirkby-in-Ashfield is £217.24 above average (£18/month more).
Council tax discounts in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Frequently asked questions
Can I appeal my council tax band in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield, moving from Band D to Band C would lower the 2026-27 bill by £289.86 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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
If you are the only adult in your home, contact Kirkby-in-Ashfield directly to apply for the 25% single person discount. This reduces Band D from £2,608.76 to £1,956.57/year, a saving of £652/year or £54/month. It is not applied automatically; you must claim it.
How is council tax calculated in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
The Band D figure for 2026-27 is £2,608.76 (average Band D for the whole Ashfield District 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 (£1,739.17) and Band H is 18/9 (£5,217.52).
Do I qualify for Council Tax Reduction in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is means-tested and administered by Kirkby-in-Ashfield. 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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield council, there is no automatic entitlement and many eligible households miss out by not applying.
What if I cannot afford my council tax in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
Contact Kirkby-in-Ashfield 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 (£2,608.76 at Band D).
Where does the Kirkby-in-Ashfield figure come from?
From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, published by MHCLG. Kirkby-in-Ashfield is billed by Ashfield District 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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield
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