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Council Tax Bands in Portsmouth 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,291.71

+£110.79 (+5.1%) vs 2025/26

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

Quick answer

Council tax bands in Portsmouth for 2026/27 run from £1,527.81 (Band A) to £4,583.42 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,291.71 (up 5.1% 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 - Portsmouth 2026/27

BandAnnual rateMonthly (10 mths)
ABand A£1,527.81£152.78
BBand B£1,782.44£178.24
CBand C£2,037.08£203.71
DBand D£2,291.71£229.17
EBand E£2,800.98£280.10
FBand F£3,310.25£331.03
GBand G£3,819.52£381.95
HBand H£4,583.42£458.34

Source: Portsmouth City Council 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 2026-06-28 against Portsmouth City Council's published 2026/27 schedule.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,180.92

Band D 2026/27

£2,291.71

Annual increase

+£110.79 (+5.1%)

Portsmouth's Band D rate increased by £110.79 (5.1%) in 2026/27 compared to the previous year. The total bill is above 5%, but for most councils that reflects the separately-capped police, fire and (where relevant) mayoral or Greater London Authority precepts added on top of the billing authority's own increase, which is itself limited to 5% before a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept). A small number of councils in financial difficulty were also granted a higher bespoke limit.

How Portsmouth Calculates Band Rates

Like all local authorities, Portsmouth 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:

BandFraction of Band DCalculation2026/27 rate
Band A6/9£2,291.71 × 6/9£1,527.81
Band B7/9£2,291.71 × 7/9£1,782.44
Band C8/9£2,291.71 × 8/9£2,037.08
Band D9/9Baseline rate£2,291.71
Band E11/9£2,291.71 × 11/9£2,800.98
Band F13/9£2,291.71 × 13/9£3,310.25
Band G15/9£2,291.71 × 15/9£3,819.52
Band H18/9£2,291.71 × 18/9£4,583.42

Contact Portsmouth City Council

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact Portsmouth City Council directly.

Portsmouth City Council council tax page

Source: Portsmouth City Council 2026/27 council tax schedule, published April 2026. Retrieved April 2026.

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Portsmouth Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in Portsmouth for 2026/27?
Band D council tax in Portsmouth is £2,291.71 for 2026/27, up from £2,180.92 in 2025/26 (a 5.1% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.
How much is council tax Band A in Portsmouth for 2026/27?
Band A council tax in Portsmouth is £1,527.81 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,291.71 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £152.78 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band B in Portsmouth for 2026/27?
Band B council tax in Portsmouth is £1,782.44 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,291.71 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £178.24 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band C in Portsmouth for 2026/27?
Band C council tax in Portsmouth is £2,037.08 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,291.71 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £203.71 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band E in Portsmouth for 2026/27?
Band E council tax in Portsmouth is £2,800.98 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,291.71 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £280.10 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
What are all eight council tax bands in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,527.81, Band B £1,782.44, Band C £2,037.08, Band D £2,291.71, Band E £2,800.98, Band F £3,310.25, Band G £3,819.52, Band H £4,583.42. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,291.71. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.
How much did council tax rise in Portsmouth this year?
Portsmouth raised Band D council tax by £110.79 for 2026/27, a 5.1% increase versus 2025/26. The total bill is above 5%, but for most councils that reflects the separately-capped police, fire and (where relevant) mayoral or Greater London Authority precepts added on top of the billing authority's own increase, which is itself limited to 5% before a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept). A small number of councils in financial difficulty were also granted a higher bespoke limit.
When do I pay council tax to Portsmouth?
Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Portsmouth offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact Portsmouth City Council directly to set up or change a payment plan.
What discounts are available on council tax in Portsmouth?
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. Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth City Council. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.
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 Portsmouth City Council 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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Updated 1 May 2026