How much is Band D council tax in Brent for 2026/27?

Band D council tax in Brent is £2,235.27 for 2026/27, up from £2,133.15 in 2025/26 (a 4.8% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.

What are all eight council tax bands in Brent?

Brent has eight council tax bands A to H for 2026/27. Band A is £1,490.18, Band D is £2,235.27, and Band H is £4,470.54. The full rate table including monthly figures is available on this page.

How much did council tax rise in Brent this year?

Brent raised Band D council tax by £102.12 for 2026/27, a 4.8% increase versus 2025/26. This falls within the government's permitted increase range.

When do I pay council tax to Brent?

Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Brent offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact London Borough of Brent directly to set up or change a payment plan.

What discounts are available on council tax in Brent?

Standard discounts include the 25% single-person discount (one adult living alone or with under-18s), full exemption for student households, and discounts for properties left empty or undergoing major repair. Brent also operates a Council Tax Support scheme for low-income households. Apply via the council's website.

How do I check my council tax band in Brent?

Your property's official council tax band is set by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). Look it up free at gov.uk/check-council-tax-band, or check your most recent council tax bill from London Borough of Brent. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.

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Council Tax Bands in Brent 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,235.27

+£102.12 (+4.8%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for Brent from 1 April 2026.

Quick answer

Council tax bands in Brent for 2026/27 run from £1,490.18 (Band A) to £4,470.54 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,235.27 (up 4.8% on 2025/26). All eight bands (A to H) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to H Rate Table - Brent 2026/27

Band	1991 value range	Annual rate	Monthly (10 mths)	Monthly (12 mths)
ABand A	Up to £40,000	£1,490.18	£149.02	£124.18
BBand B	£40,001 to £52,000	£1,738.54	£173.85	£144.88
CBand C	£52,001 to £68,000	£1,986.91	£198.69	£165.58
DBand D	£68,001 to £88,000	£2,235.27	£223.53	£186.27
EBand E	£88,001 to £120,000	£2,732.00	£273.20	£227.67
FBand F	£120,001 to £160,000	£3,228.72	£322.87	£269.06
GBand G	£160,001 to £320,000	£3,725.45	£372.54	£310.45
HBand H	Over £320,000	£4,470.54	£447.05	£372.55

Source: London Borough of Brent council tax schedule 2026/27, published April 2026. Monthly 10-month figures based on standard payment plan. 12-month figures for direct debit monthly arrangements.

Last verified 2026-05-06 against London Borough of Brent's published 2026/27 schedule.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,133.15

Band D 2026/27

£2,235.27

Annual increase

+£102.12 (+4.8%)

Brent's Band D rate increased by £102.12 (4.8%) in 2026/27 compared to the previous year. This falls within the government's permitted increase range.

How Brent Calculates Band Rates

Like all local authorities, Brent sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:

Band	Fraction of Band D	Calculation	2026/27 rate
Band A	6/9	£2,235.27 × 6/9	£1,490.18
Band B	7/9	£2,235.27 × 7/9	£1,738.54
Band C	8/9	£2,235.27 × 8/9	£1,986.91
Band D	9/9	Baseline rate	£2,235.27
Band E	11/9	£2,235.27 × 11/9	£2,732.00
Band F	13/9	£2,235.27 × 13/9	£3,228.72
Band G	15/9	£2,235.27 × 15/9	£3,725.45
Band H	18/9	£2,235.27 × 18/9	£4,470.54

Contact London Borough of Brent

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact London Borough of Brent directly.

London Borough of Brent council tax page

Source: London Borough of Brent 2026/27 council tax schedule, published April 2026. Retrieved April 2026.

Independent information. Not affiliated with the Valuation Office Agency, any local authority, or Scottish Assessors. Rate data is compiled from published 2026/27 council tax schedules. Not legal or financial advice. Contact your local authority for billing queries.

Updated April 2026. Rates for 2026/27. 2027/28 rates to be published by London Borough of Brent in early 2027.

Last verified 5 May 2026 · Sourced from Individual council websites, GOV.UK, ONS, and the Valuation Office Agency

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Council Tax Bands in Brent 2026/27

Band A to H Rate Table - Brent 2026/27

Year-on-Year Change

How Brent Calculates Band Rates

Contact London Borough of Brent

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