Council Tax Scarborough/North Yorkshire 2026-27
In Scarborough/North Yorkshire, council tax for a Band D property is £2,544.34 a year (£212 a month) for 2026-27. A single adult living alone pays £1,908.26 after the 25% single person discount.
Scarborough/North Yorkshire council was abolished on 1 April 2023. Council tax here is now billed by North Yorkshire Council.
Scarborough/North Yorkshire is billed by North Yorkshire Council · 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · Source: MHCLG
Scarborough/North Yorkshire council tax bands 2026-27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,696.23 | £141 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,978.93 | £165 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,261.64 | £188 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,544.34 | £212 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,109.75 | £259 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,675.16 | £306 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,240.57 | £353 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £5,088.68 | £424 |
How Scarborough/North Yorkshire compares
The average Band D council tax in England for 2026-27 is £2,391.52 a year (MHCLG). Scarborough/North Yorkshire is £152.82 above average (£13/month more).
Council tax discounts in Scarborough/North Yorkshire
Frequently asked questions
Can I appeal my council tax band in Scarborough/North Yorkshire?
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 Scarborough/North Yorkshire, moving from Band D to Band C would lower the 2026-27 bill by £282.70 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 Scarborough/North Yorkshire?
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 Scarborough/North Yorkshire?
If you are the only adult in your home, contact Scarborough/North Yorkshire directly to apply for the 25% single person discount. This reduces Band D from £2,544.34 to £1,908.26/year, a saving of £636/year or £53/month. It is not applied automatically; you must claim it.
How is council tax calculated in Scarborough/North Yorkshire?
The Band D figure for 2026-27 is £2,544.34 (average Band D for the 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 (£1,696.23) and Band H is 18/9 (£5,088.68).
Do I qualify for Council Tax Reduction in Scarborough/North Yorkshire?
Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is means-tested and administered by Scarborough/North Yorkshire. 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 Scarborough/North Yorkshire council, there is no automatic entitlement and many eligible households miss out by not applying.
What if I cannot afford my council tax in Scarborough/North Yorkshire?
Contact Scarborough/North Yorkshire 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 (£2,544.34 at Band D).
Where does the Scarborough/North Yorkshire figure come from?
From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, published by MHCLG. Scarborough/North Yorkshire is billed by North Yorkshire 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 Scarborough/North Yorkshire
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