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Council Tax in Brent for 2026/27

Brent's Band D council tax for 2026/27 is £2,235.27.

Last updated: April 2026 · Sources: VOA, MHCLG, Brent Council
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01 All bands

Brent council tax rates by band

Annual and monthly rates for every council tax band in Brent for 2026/27, sourced directly from Brent Council's published schedule.

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Band Annual Per month (×10) Per month (×12)
ABand A £1,490.18 £149.02 £124.18
BBand B £1,738.54 £173.85 £144.88
CBand C £1,986.91 £198.69 £165.58
DBand D £2,235.27 £223.53 £186.27
EBand E £2,732.00 £273.20 £227.67
FBand F £3,228.72 £322.87 £269.06
GBand G £3,725.45 £372.54 £310.45
HBand H £4,470.54 £447.05 £372.55
02 Where the money goes

What your council tax funds

The Band D bill of £2,235.27 is split between 1 authorities, each funding different services. Here's how it breaks down.

Brent Council £2235.27
100.0% of total

Full precept breakdown will be populated from MHCLG Table 10 in a future scraper run.

Reading your bill

Brent's council tax has multiple components: the council itself (including any adult social care precept where applicable), the Police and Crime Commissioner precept, the fire and rescue precept where set separately, and where applicable a parish or town council precept. Each is set independently and shown on your bill.

For 2026/27, Brent set its rates in line with the standard April process, which for adult social care authorities allows a maximum rise of 4.99% without a referendum.

03 Comparison

How Brent compares

UK rank · Band D
#29

out of 296 English councils. Brent's Band D rate sits £157 below the English average of £2392.

Neighbouring councils

Nearby Band D rates

04 Local context

Why Brent council tax looks the way it does

Brent's 2026/27 Band D council tax of £2,235.27 was confirmed by the council in March 2026, ahead of the 1 April start of the new tax year. The English average Band D for 2026/27 is £2392, and most councils with social care responsibilities applied rises close to the 4.99% referendum cap (3% core plus 2% adult social care precept).

05 Discounts & reductions

Could you reduce your bill?

Brent offers a range of council tax discounts, exemptions, and reductions for 2026/27. Most need to be claimed — councils don't apply them automatically. Below are the discounts available, with the rules specific to Brent.

Single person discount

25% off

25% reduction if you are the only adult in your household. On a Band D property, this is a saving of £558.82 a year. On a Band D property, this is a saving of £558.82 a year.

Brent Council Tax Reduction

Up to 100%

Brent runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for low-income households. The exact level of support depends on the council's scheme rules — pension-age applicants follow national rules and can receive up to 100% reduction; working-age applicants are means-tested. Apply through the council's website.

Student exemption

100% off

Full-time students are disregarded; an all-student household is fully exempt.

Disabled band reduction

One band lower

Property bill reduced to the band below if it has been adapted for a disabled resident.

Severely mentally impaired

Disregard

Severely mentally impaired residents are disregarded for council tax purposes.

Care leaver discount

100%

Discount available for care leavers up to age 25, subject to eligibility.

06 Empty & second homes

Empty property and second-home rules

Empty property premium

Brent applies an empty property premium starting 12 months after the property becomes unoccupied and substantially unfurnished. The premium is staggered:

  • From 12 months: 100% premium (bill doubles)
  • After 5 years: 200% premium (bill triples)
  • After 10 years: 300% premium (bill quadruples)

Long-term empty premium typically applies after 12 months. Tiered increases apply for properties empty 5+ and 10+ years.

Second home premium

From April 2025, English councils may apply a 100% premium on furnished second homes — most have adopted this. For a Band D second home, this means an annual bill of £4,470.54 rather than the standard £2,235.27.

Rebanding guide · Successful challenges could save £291+ a year

Are you in the right band in Brent?

An estimated 1 in 20 properties in England is in the wrong council tax band — many by hundreds of pounds a year. The strongest evidence for a successful challenge is comparing your property's band to your immediate neighbours: if similar homes nearby are in a lower band, you may have grounds to ask the Valuation Office Agency to review yours. Successful challenges backdate up to six years.

Start at gov.uk/council-tax-bands
07 Payment

How to pay Brent council tax

Brent accepts payment via a range of methods. The default is 10 monthly Direct Debit instalments from April to January, with a 12-month plan available on request.

Direct Debit
Online
Phone
Bank transfer
Post Office
PayPoint
08 FAQ

Brent council tax questions

What is the Band D council tax rate in Brent for 2026/27?
Brent's Band D council tax for 2026/27 is £2,235.27. Over the standard 10-instalment plan that's £223.53 per month from April to January. Spread over 12 monthly instalments it works out to £186.27.
How much did Brent council tax rise in 2026/27?
Brent's Band D bill for 2026/27 is £2,235.27. Most English councils with social care responsibilities applied a rise close to the 4.99% maximum permitted without a referendum (3% core plus 2% adult social care precept).
What's the cheapest council tax band in Brent?
Band A is the cheapest band, costing £1,490.18 a year for 2026/27 in Brent — that's £124.18 per month over 12 instalments. Band H, the most expensive, costs £4,470.54 a year.
How do I pay Brent council tax?
Brent accepts council tax payments by Direct Debit, online via the council's website, by phone, by bank transfer, and in person at Post Office or PayPoint outlets. The default plan spreads the bill over 10 monthly instalments from April to January, but you can request 12 monthly instalments instead.
Can I get a discount on Brent council tax?
Yes. Brent offers the standard 25% single person discount, council tax reduction for low-income households, full exemption for all-student households, the disabled band reduction, and the severely mentally impaired disregard. Most need to be claimed — councils don't apply them automatically.
How do I challenge my Brent council tax band?
If you believe your Brent property is in the wrong council tax band, you can challenge it free through the Valuation Office Agency. Compare your band to neighbouring properties of similar size and age — if they're a band lower, a successful challenge can backdate up to six years of overpayment. Note that bands can be increased as well as reduced, so check carefully before applying.
When does Brent council tax rise?
Council tax rises take effect on 1 April each year — the start of the new tax year. Brent's 2026/27 rates apply from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
09 More from Brent

Brent by band

About this data

Rates and precept information for Brent are sourced directly from Brent Council's published 2026/27 schedule, and verified against the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's annual statistical release.

  • Brent CouncilCouncil tax bands & charges
  • MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026/27Released April 2026
  • Valuation Office AgencyProperty bands
  • Office for National StatisticsDemographic data

Last reviewed: 2026-04-15. Next refresh due: 2027-04-15, when Brent Council publishes its 2027/28 schedule.