Council Tax Brighton and Hove 2026/27 — Band A to H Rates

Council tax rates in Brighton and Hove 2026/27

The Band D council tax rate in Brighton and Hove for 2026/27 is £2,611 per year (£218 per month). All other bands are a fixed statutory fraction of this rate.

The England average Band D for 2026/27 is £2,174. Brighton and Hove's Band D rate is above this average.

How to check your Brighton and Hove band

Enter any Brighton and Hove postcode in our free council tax band checker. You can also check your bill or visit gov.uk/council-tax-bands.

Challenging your Brighton and Hove band

A successful challenge saves approximately £580/yr per band — backdated to when you moved in. See our step-by-step guide.

Discounts in Brighton and Hove

• Single person discount — 25% off if you live alone
• Student exemption — full-time students are disregarded
• Council Tax Support — means-tested reduction for low incomes
• Disabled Band Reduction — pay at one band below your actual band