Preston has eight council tax bands, from A to H. The current 2026/27 charges for the City Council area are below.
| Band | 2026/27 council tax |
|---|---|
| A | £1,709.48 |
| B | £1,994.38 |
| C | £2,279.31 |
| D | £2,564.22 |
| E | £3,134.05 |
| F | £3,703.88 |
| G | £4,273.70 |
| H | £5,128.44 |
These are for the City Council area as a whole. If you live in a parish area, you’ll pay slightly more because of the Parish Council element.