Households across England are facing a significant increase in their council tax from April, as local authorities look to raise extra funds.

According to the County Councils Network (CCN), three-quarters of English councils with social care duties that have published budget details are planning a 5% hike.

This is the maximum permitted without a local vote, and would add £100 a year to bills for average Band D properties.

The government is urging local authorities to consider financial pressure on residents.

However, council leaders say they have “little choice” but to raise tax in order to protect services, despite the rising cost of living for residents.

The CCN has analysed the budget plans of 114 out of the 152 councils in England with responsibility for social care that have published details so far.

It found 113 are planning to increase council tax, with 84 proposing a 5% rise from April. Central Bedfordshire is the only council planning to keep tax at its existing rate.

The remaining 38 councils have yet to set out their plans. Three councils – Croydon, Thurrock and Slough – have special consent to increase tax above 5%, after effectively declaring bankruptcy.

Local authorities with social care duties will be able to raise council tax by up to 5% from April without consulting local residents, following an announcement at November’s autumn statement.

The average council tax for a Band D property in England for 2022/23 was £1,966. A 5% rise would add £98 a year to bills for an average property from April, although the amount will vary across England depending on location.