Brighton and Hove Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Brighton and Hove Council (Unitary Authority) in South East, England. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,580.54100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£122.65 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South East)#15 of 64In South East

Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Brighton and Hove

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,720.36	£172.04/mo	£143.36/mo	£1,290.27	£129.03/mo
Band B	£2,007.09	£200.71/mo	£167.26/mo	£1,505.32	£150.53/mo
Band C	£2,293.81	£229.38/mo	£191.15/mo	£1,720.36	£172.04/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,580.54	£258.05/mo	£215.05/mo	£1,935.41	£193.54/mo
Band E	£3,153.99	£315.40/mo	£262.83/mo	£2,365.49	£236.55/mo
Band F	£3,727.45	£372.75/mo	£310.62/mo	£2,795.59	£279.56/mo
Band G	£4,300.90	£430.09/mo	£358.41/mo	£3,225.68	£322.57/mo
Band H	£5,161.08	£516.11/mo	£430.09/mo	£3,870.81	£387.08/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta+£188.54vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Brighton and Hove Band D is +7.9% higher than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£942.70.

Regional mean in South East: £2475.45 (+£105.09).

2. England StandingRank #49 of 296 in EnglandTop 17% highest Band D in England

Within South East, Brighton and Hove ranks #15 of 64 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 17th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£258.05 / 10 mosor £215.04 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £43.01 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in South East: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Vale of White Horse

Save £3.10/yrBand D: £2577.44 (-0.1%)

West Oxfordshire

Save £13.59/yrBand D: £2566.95 (-0.5%)

Reigate and Banstead

Save £13.93/yrBand D: £2566.61 (-0.5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Cherwell

+£2.42/yrBand D: £2582.96 (+0.1%)

Surrey Heath

+£4.62/yrBand D: £2585.16 (+0.2%)

Tandridge

+£14.31/yrBand D: £2594.85 (+0.6%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Brighton and Hove (Brighton and Hove Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Brighton and Hove Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Brighton and Hove Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.