Council Tax charges for 2025/26
The table below shows the Council Tax charges for each property band in Hartlepool for the financial year 2025/26. These charges include contributions to Hartlepool Borough Council, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, and Cleveland Fire Authority.
| Increase | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Band F | Band G | Band H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Council | 4.99% | £1,388.96 | £1,620.45 | £1,851.95 | £2,083.44 | £2,546.43 | £3,009.41 | £3,472.40 | £4,166.88 |
| Police and Crime Commissioner | 4.6% | £211.82 | £247.12 | £282.43 | £317.73 | £388.34 | £458.94 | £529.55 | £635.46 |
| Cleveland Fire Authority | 5.6% | £62.97 | £73.47 | £83.96 | £94.46 | £115.45 | £136.44 | £157.43 | £188.92 |
| Total | 5% | £1,663.75 | £1,941.04 | £2,218.34 | £2,495.63 | £3,050.22 | £3,604.79 | £4,159.38 | £4,991.26 |
Council Tax charges by service area 2025/26
| Services | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Band F | Band G | Band H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Services | £541.68 | £631.97 | £722.24 | £812.53 | £993.09 | £1,173.65 | £1,354.21 | £1,625.06 |
| Adult Social Services | £430.58 | £502.34 | £574.11 | £645.87 | £789.40 | £932.92 | £1,076.45 | £1,291.74 |
| Central Debt Charges | £55.56 | £64.82 | £74.08 | £83.34 | £101.86 | £120.38 | £138.90 | £166.68 |
| Highways & Transport | £83.34 | £97.23 | £111.12 | £125.01 | £152.79 | £180.57 | £208.35 | £250.02 |
| Recreation & Tourism | £69.45 | £81.02 | £92.60 | £104.17 | £127.32 | £150.47 | £173.62 | £208.34 |
| Environmental Services | £55.56 | £64.82 | £74.08 | £83.34 | £101.86 | £120.38 | £138.90 | £166.68 |
| Refuse Collection & Disposal | £83.34 | £97.23 | £111.12 | £125.01 | £152.79 | £180.57 | £208.35 | £250.02 |
| Other | £69.45 | £81.02 | £92.60 | £104.17 | £127.32 | £150.47 | £173.62 | £208.34 |
| Council Tax For Hartlepool Borough Council Services | £1,388.96 | £1,620.45 | £1,851.95 | £2,083.44 | £2,546.43 | £3,009.41 | £3,472.40 | £4,166.88 |
Further information can be obtained in the following links
Additional information included with your bill
The following information leaflets were included with the 2025/26 annual bills:
Understanding your Council Tax bill
The percentage increase shown on your Council Tax bill is calculated with reference to the previous year's combined core Council Tax and Adult Social Care Precept. This year, Full Council approved a 4.99% increase to Council Tax in totality - a 2.99% increase for general expenditure (core Council Tax) and 2% for the new amount of the Adult Social Care Precept. Please note that Council Tax bills show a rounded up figure of 5% for the total increase.
Exemptions, discounts and reductions
You may be entitled to a reduction in your Council Tax bill depending on your circumstances. To learn more about the different types of support available and how to apply, please visit:
Council Tax Discounts, Exemptions and Support
Council Tax valuation bands
The amount of Council Tax you pay depends on which band your property is in. Your property has been placed into one of eight valuation bands by the Valuation Office Agency, based on its’ value as at 1st April 1991.
Your property’s Council Tax band is shown on your bill. If you think your property has been placed in the wrong Council Tax band (see table below) please contact the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) by visiting their website.
You also have the right to appeal against your Council Tax bill if you think that:
- we made a mistake when working out your bill; or
- you should not pay Council Tax; or
- your property should be exempt or free from Council Tax.
If you have any queries about your Council Tax bill please use our contact details mentioned below.
Band range by value
|
A |
Up to £40,000 |
|
B |
£40,001 to £52,000 |
|
C |
£52,001 to £68,000 |
|
D |
£68,001 to £88,000 |
|
E |
£88,001 to £120,000 |
|
F |
£120,001 to £160,000 |
|
G |
£160,001 to £320,000 |
|
H |
Over £320,000 |
Environment Agency - north-east region
The Environment Agency is a levying body for its flood and coastal erosion risk management functions under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and the Environment Agency (Levies) (England and Wales) Regulations 2011.
Environment Agency North East Region
If you have any questions about the Environment Agency please contact their customer services on 03708 506 506.
To report an incident telephone 0800 80 70 60 or a flood on 0345 988 1188.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about your Council Tax bill, including if you think it is wrongly calculated, please contact us at:
Revenues & Benefits Section Civic Centre Hartlepool TS24 8AYTel: 01429 266522
Email: revenues@hartlepool.gov.uk or benefits@hartlepool.gov.uk