But some towns and villages in Leeds pay an extra surcharge on top of what is owed to the council, police and fire - this is called a parish 'precept'. These will be the 10 most expensive areas in Leeds for council tax if the proposed 4.99% rise goes ahead in April, based on the 2019/20 rate for Band D houses. How does your area compare?
1. Micklefield
Council tax Band D is set to rise from £1,815.43 to £1,906.02
2. Otley
Band D is set to rise from £1,802.18 to £1,892.11
3. Wetherby
Band D set to rise from £1,768.68 to £1,856.94
4. Collingham with Linton
Band D set to increase from £1,766.90 to £1,855.07
5. Walton
Band D set to rise from £1,765.10 to £1,853.18
6. Ledsham
Band D set to rise from £1,764.81 to £1,852.87
