The 2016 St Albans City and District Council election took place on 5 May 2016 to elect members of St Albans City and District Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.
A by-election was held in Clarence on 20 October 2016, after the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Sam Rowlands. The seat was held by the new Liberal Democrat candidate, Ellie Hudspith.