Arun Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Arun is £2,487.24 for 2026/27, up 4.9% (£116.15) on last year. That is £95.72 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 191st lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (27%), so the average bill per home is about £2,469.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South East · Official England government statistics
Arun council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,658.16 | £165.82 | £138.18 | £1,243.62 | 8,540 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,934.52 | £193.45 | £161.21 | £1,450.89 | 13,090 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,210.88 | £221.09 | £184.24 | £1,658.16 | 21,430 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,487.24 | £248.72 | £207.27 | £1,865.43 | 16,880 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,039.96 | £304.00 | £253.33 | £2,279.97 | 11,150 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,592.68 | £359.27 | £299.39 | £2,694.51 | 6,450 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,145.40 | £414.54 | £345.45 | £3,109.05 | 2,840 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,974.48 | £497.45 | £414.54 | £3,730.86 | 310 |
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Where your Arun council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Arun but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,487.24 Band D charge, £221.04 (9%) 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 | £221.04 | 8.9% | £196.48 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,890.35 | 76.0% | £1,680.31 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £281.91 | 11.3% | £250.59 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £93.94 | 3.8% | £83.50 |
- District council £221 8.9%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,890 76.0%
- Police and crime commissioner £282 11.3%
- Parish/town council (average) £94 3.8%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Arun; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Arun council tax history
Band D in Arun has risen from £1,588.58 in 2016/17 to £2,487.24 in 2026/27 — 57% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 24.7%, the 165th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Arun Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,487.24 | +4.9% | £2,210.88 |
| 2025/26 | £2,371.09 | +4.8% | £2,107.64 |
| 2024/25 | £2,261.92 | +4.8% | £2,010.60 |
| 2023/24 | £2,158.28 | +4.9% | £1,918.47 |
| 2022/23 | £2,056.85 | +3.1% | £1,828.31 |
| 2021/22 | £1,994.86 | +4.8% | £1,773.21 |
| 2020/21 | £1,902.84 | +4.0% | £1,691.41 |
| 2019/20 | £1,829.09 | +5.7% | £1,625.86 |
| 2018/19 | £1,730.80 | +5.0% | £1,538.49 |
| 2017/18 | £1,649.08 | +3.8% | £1,465.85 |
| 2016/17 | £1,588.58 | – | £1,412.07 |
Homes by council tax band in Arun
Arun has 80,690 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 27% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £2,210.88 a year (£221.09 a month over 10 instalments).
Arun compared with South East
Arun is the 32nd cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£11.79 less than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester | £2,469.68 | +5.3% |
| Tonbridge and Malling | £2,471.83 | +4.1% |
| Mid Sussex | £2,474.26 | +5% |
| Arun | £2,487.24 | +4.9% |
| Thanet | £2,490.90 | +4.2% |
| Runnymede | £2,492.99 | +4.7% |
| Wokingham | £2,497.70 | +5.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Arun drops from £2,210.88 to £1,658.16.
- Council Tax Reduction: Arun 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).
Arun's 4.9% 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.
How Arun's banded Council Tax Reduction works
Arun District Council does not means-test working-age support line by line. It places you in one of five weekly income bands, and each band gives a fixed percentage off your bill. Universal Credit counts as income, though carer elements and the limited capability for work element are ignored.
- Working-age claimants need less than £6,000 in savings. Pension-age claimants can have up to £16,000.
- A flat £5 a week is usually deducted for each non-dependant adult living with you, and awards under £1 a week are not paid.
- Working-age awards are not backdated, except when you newly become liable in Arun or claim within a month of claiming Universal Credit. Awards start the Monday after your claim arrives.
- If you already get Council Tax Reduction and are in severe hardship, you can apply for a discretionary award (CTR-DA) to cover the gap.
| Weekly income | Band | Reduction | Band C bill after reduction (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0 to £223.99 | A | 100% | £0.00 |
| £224 to £290.99 | B | 70% | £663.26 |
| £291 to £359.99 | C | 50% | £1,105.44 |
| £360 to £421.99 | D | 30% | £1,547.62 |
| £422 to £489.99 | E | 10% | £1,989.79 |
Premiums on second and empty homes
Since 1 April 2025 Arun charges a 100% premium on furnished second homes, and on homes empty and unfurnished for over a year. The premium rises to 200% after five years and 300% after ten. On a Band D home that means £4,974.48, £7,461.72 and £9,948.96 a year.
Arun also gives a 50% discount for up to 12 months on an empty home undergoing major repair or structural alteration, after an inspection. People who must live in job-related accommodation can claim a 50% discount on the second home instead of a premium.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Arun?
£2,487.24 a year in 2026/27, or £248.72 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Arun?
Band C: 21,430 of 80,690 homes (27%). A Band C bill is £2,210.88 in 2026/27.
How much has Arun council tax gone up?
4.9% this year, from £2,371.09 to £2,487.24 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 57%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Arun?
District council £221.04; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,890.35; Police and crime commissioner £281.91; Parish/town council (average) £93.94 (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.
What income qualifies for 100% Council Tax Reduction in Arun?
A weekly income of up to £223.99 puts working-age claimants in band A, which removes the whole bill. Higher income bands get 70%, 50%, 30% or 10%.
Does Arun charge double council tax on second homes?
Yes, from 1 April 2025. A Band D second home pays £4,974.48 in 2026/27.
Can I get a discount on an Arun home under renovation?
Yes. An empty, unfurnished home needing or undergoing major repair can get 50% off for up to 12 months, after an inspector visits.
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)
- Arun District Council – Council Tax Reduction
- Arun District Council – Council Tax premiums
- Arun District Council – Pay your Council Tax
- Arun District Council – Help to pay your Council Tax