Brighton and Hove council tax
Brighton and Hove council tax costs £2,580.54 each year in 2026/27 for a Band D property on average, including parish charges, up 5% compared with £2,456.78 for 2025/26.
- average Band D, 2026/27, with parish charges
- £2,580.54
- Band A, the lowest of the bands
- £1,720.36
- difference from 2025/26
- +5%
Brighton and Hove council tax by band
Annual bills for 2026/27, taken from the official council tax data. Every band pays a fixed proportion of the Band D total.
| Band | Yearly bill | Compared with Band D |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,720.36 | 67% |
| Band B | £2,007.09 | 78% |
| Band C | £2,293.81 | 89% |
| Band D | £2,580.54 | 100% |
| Band E | £3,153.99 | 122% |
| Band F | £3,727.45 | 144% |
| Band G | £4,300.90 | 167% |
| Band H | £5,161.08 | 200% |
The table uses the average Band D for Brighton and Hove, counting parish and town council charges. Leaving them out, Band D comes to £2,579.82, so what you pay depends on your own parish.
Brighton and Hove in comparison
Band D in Brighton and Hove costs £189 more than £2,392, the England average.
In South East, Brighton and Hove ranks 50th lowest of 64 councils for Band D bills.
These averages are drawn from the government figures for 2026/27.
Councils where Band D bills are close to this one:
- Reigate and Banstead £2,567
- West Oxfordshire £2,567
- Vale of White Horse £2,577
- Cherwell £2,583
- Surrey Heath £2,585
- Tandridge £2,595
Unsure of your home's band?
Look up your address with the Valuation Office Agency band search, then use the council tax band checker to work out the bill. If the band seems wrong, see how a council tax band appeal works.