Adur Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Adur is £2,548.28 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£115.78) on last year. That is £156.76 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 233rd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (40%), so the average bill per home is about £2,345.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South East · Official England government statistics
Adur council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,698.85 | £169.89 | £141.57 | £1,274.14 | 2,780 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,982.00 | £198.20 | £165.17 | £1,486.50 | 5,220 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,265.14 | £226.51 | £188.76 | £1,698.85 | 11,660 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,548.28 | £254.83 | £212.36 | £1,911.21 | 6,410 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,114.56 | £311.46 | £259.55 | £2,335.92 | 2,070 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,680.85 | £368.08 | £306.74 | £2,760.64 | 790 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,247.13 | £424.71 | £353.93 | £3,185.35 | 340 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,096.56 | £509.66 | £424.71 | £3,822.42 | 10 |
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Where your Adur council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Adur but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,548.28 Band D charge, £353.99 (14%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £353.99 | 13.9% | £314.66 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,890.36 | 74.2% | £1,680.32 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £281.91 | 11.1% | £250.59 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £22.02 | 0.9% | £19.57 |
- District council £354 13.9%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,890 74.2%
- Police and crime commissioner £282 11.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £22 0.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Adur; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Adur council tax history
Band D in Adur has risen from £1,651.51 in 2016/17 to £2,548.28 in 2026/27 — 54% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.9%, the 208th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Adur Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,548.28 | +4.8% | £2,265.14 |
| 2025/26 | £2,432.50 | +4.8% | £2,162.22 |
| 2024/25 | £2,321.98 | +4.7% | £2,063.98 |
| 2023/24 | £2,217.39 | +4.7% | £1,971.01 |
| 2022/23 | £2,118.55 | +3.0% | £1,883.16 |
| 2021/22 | £2,057.34 | +4.8% | £1,828.75 |
| 2020/21 | £1,963.41 | +3.8% | £1,745.25 |
| 2019/20 | £1,892.04 | +5.5% | £1,681.81 |
| 2018/19 | £1,793.83 | +4.9% | £1,594.52 |
| 2017/18 | £1,709.54 | +3.5% | £1,519.59 |
| 2016/17 | £1,651.51 | – | £1,468.01 |
Homes by council tax band in Adur
Adur has 29,280 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 27% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,265.14 a year (£226.51 a month over 10 instalments).
Adur compared with South East
Adur is the 45th cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£72.83 less than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom and Ewell | £2,530.84 | +4.7% |
| Folkestone and Hythe | £2,538.75 | +4.2% |
| Guildford | £2,547.30 | +4.9% |
| Adur | £2,548.28 | +4.8% |
| Elmbridge | £2,557.75 | +4.7% |
| Reigate and Banstead | £2,566.61 | +4.4% |
| West Oxfordshire | £2,566.95 | +5% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Adur drops from £2,265.14 to £1,698.85.
- Council Tax Reduction: Adur runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Adur's 4.8% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Why Adur bills rose in 2026/27, parish by parish
Adur District Council raised its own district element by 2.9% for 2026/27, and the separate Adur special expenses charge (which pays for district services in the unparished areas) by 1.2%. Those are the only parts the district controls. West Sussex County Council added 4.9% to its share, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner 5.6%, Lancing Parish Council 5.5% and Sompting Parish Council 2.5%.
Because the parish and special-expenses parts differ, the council publishes a different overall rise for each part of the district: Lancing +4.8%, Sompting +4.7%, and Shoreham, Southwick and Coombes +4.7%. The district's own £353.99 at Band D is small next to West Sussex County Council's £1,890.36, so most of any year's increase is decided by the county rather than by Adur.
Second homes and empty homes in Adur
Adur charges a 100% second homes premium from 1 April 2025, approved at full council on 22 February 2024. A furnished home that is nobody's main residence therefore pays double: £5,096.56 at Band D, or £4,530.28 at Band C, the district's most common band.
Adur stopped giving any discount on empty, unfurnished homes from 1 April 2020, so the full charge applies from the first day a home is empty. It also abolished the old discount for homes under major repair at the same time. The long-term empty premium has started after one year since 1 April 2024:
- The empty period counts from the date the home was last occupied, not from when the premium rules changed, and it is not reset by a sale.
- National exceptions apply, including 12 months while a home is actively marketed for sale or let and 12 months after probate is granted.
| How long empty and unfurnished | Total charged | Band D bill 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 100% | £2,548.28 |
| 1 to 5 years | 200% | £5,096.56 |
| 5 to 10 years | 300% | £7,644.84 |
| 10 years or more | 400% | £10,193.12 |
Council Tax Support and paying in Adur
Adur's working-age Council Tax Support scheme is means-tested, and its 2026/27 scheme document sets the maximum award at 100% of the bill (less any deductions for other adults in the home). You cannot claim with more than £16,000 in capital. Universal Credit claimants still have to apply separately, online, and the council aims to decide claims within 20 days.
Bills are split into 10 monthly instalments by default, or 12 if you ask. Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 8th, 15th or 25th of the month. An annexe used by a family member can get a 50% discount, on top of any single person discount.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Adur?
£2,548.28 a year in 2026/27, or £254.83 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Adur?
Band C: 11,660 of 29,280 homes (40%). A Band C bill is £2,265.14 in 2026/27.
How much has Adur council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,432.50 to £2,548.28 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 54%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Adur?
District council £353.99; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,890.36; Police and crime commissioner £281.91; Parish/town council (average) £22.02 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
Does Adur charge a second homes premium?
Yes. Since 1 April 2025 Adur adds a 100% premium, so a Band D second home pays £5,096.56 in 2026/27. Homes marketed for sale or let, recent probate cases and job-related homes can be excepted.
Is there any discount for an empty home in Adur?
No. Since 1 April 2020 Adur charges the full amount from the first day an unfurnished home is empty, and doubles it after one year.
How much Council Tax Support can I get in Adur?
Working-age claimants can get up to 100% of their bill, depending on income, with a £16,000 capital limit. You apply online through Adur and Worthing Councils.
What direct debit dates does Adur offer?
The 1st, 8th, 15th or 25th of the month, over 10 or 12 instalments.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Adur & Worthing Councils – Your Council Tax bill explained 2026-27
- Adur & Worthing Councils – Empty properties and second homes premium
- Adur & Worthing Councils – Council Tax Support
- Adur District Council – Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27 (PDF)
- Adur & Worthing Councils – How to pay your Council Tax
- Adur & Worthing Councils – Discounts and exemptions