Council Tax in Brighton 2025/26
Brighton and Hove · Band D rate: £2,489.45/year
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Council Tax Rates by Band — Brighton 2025/26
| Band | 1991 value range | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | £1,659.63 | £138.30 |
| Band B | £40,001–£52,000 | £1,936.24 | £161.35 |
| Band C | £52,001–£68,000 | £2,212.84 | £184.40 |
| Band D(reference) | £68,001–£88,000 | £2,489.45 | £207.45 |
| Band E | £88,001–£120,000 | £3,042.66 | £253.56 |
| Band F | £120,001–£160,000 | £3,595.87 | £299.66 |
| Band G | £160,001–£320,000 | £4,149.08 | £345.76 |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | £4,978.90 | £414.91 |
Charges shown are for Brighton and Hove before any discounts or reductions. Single-person discount reduces the bill by 25%.
Band D Rate History — Brighton
| Year | Band D rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26(current) | £2,489.45 | +4.6% |
| 2024/25 | £2,378.90 | +4.9% |
| 2023/24 | £2,267.89 | +5.2% |
| 2022/23 | £2,156.78 | +4.9% |
| 2021/22 | £2,056.78 | — |
About Council Tax in Brighton
Brighton and Hove City Council charges £2,489 at Band D for 2025/26, one of the highest rates for a major English city outside London. Brighton's property market has boomed since 1991, meaning many homes sit in bands that understate their current market value — but that also means a revaluation would likely push a lot of properties into higher bands. Check any Brighton postcode above for the current band and charge.
Nearby Councils — Band D Comparison
Windsor and Maidenhead
£2,145.67/year at Band D
£343.78 vs Brighton
Bracknell Forest
£2,156.78/year at Band D
£332.67 vs Brighton
Wokingham
£2,189.34/year at Band D
£300.11 vs Brighton
West Berkshire
£2,234.56/year at Band D
£254.89 vs Brighton
Reading
£2,234.56/year at Band D
£254.89 vs Brighton