Crap Towns / Brighton and Hove / Council tax
How much is council tax in Brighton and Hove?
A Band D home in the Brighton and Hove council area pays £2,581 in council tax in 2026-27, 8% higher than England's average of £2,392. That's up £124 on 2025-26. That's the whole bill, with the police, fire and average parish shares in it.
| Year | Band D bill | England's average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £2,457 | £2,280 |
| 2026-27 | £2,581 | £2,392 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Lewes | £2,756 |
| Brighton and Hove | £2,581 |
| Adur | £2,548 |
| Mid Sussex | £2,474 |
| Horsham | £2,441 |
| England's average | £2,392 |