Brent Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Brent is £2,235.27 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£102.12) on last year. That is £156.25 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 29th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (31%), so the average bill per home is about £2,249.
Updated 2026-10-03 · London borough, London · Official England government statistics
Brent council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,490.18 | £149.02 | £124.18 | £1,117.63 | 6,180 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,738.54 | £173.85 | £144.88 | £1,303.91 | 14,040 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £1,986.91 | £198.69 | £165.58 | £1,490.18 | 42,610 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,235.27 | £223.53 | £186.27 | £1,676.45 | 39,940 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,732.00 | £273.20 | £227.67 | £2,049.00 | 23,740 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,228.72 | £322.87 | £269.06 | £2,421.54 | 6,600 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,725.45 | £372.55 | £310.45 | £2,794.09 | 3,460 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,470.54 | £447.05 | £372.55 | £3,352.90 | 260 |
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Where your Brent council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Brent but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,235.27 Band D charge, £1,724.76 (77%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for greater london authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,691.90 | 75.7% | £1,503.91 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £32.86 | 1.5% | £29.21 |
| Greater London Authority | £510.51 | 22.8% | £453.79 |
- Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,692 75.7%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £33 1.5%
- Greater London Authority £511 22.8%
Brent council tax history
Band D in Brent has risen from £1,377.24 in 2016/17 to £2,235.27 in 2026/27 — 62% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 28.3%, the 28th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Brent Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,235.27 | +4.8% | £1,986.91 |
| 2025/26 | £2,133.15 | +4.8% | £1,896.13 |
| 2024/25 | £2,036.05 | +5.8% | £1,809.82 |
| 2023/24 | £1,924.45 | +6.0% | £1,710.62 |
| 2022/23 | £1,815.07 | +4.2% | £1,613.40 |
| 2021/22 | £1,741.92 | +5.9% | £1,548.37 |
| 2020/21 | £1,644.81 | +3.9% | £1,462.05 |
| 2019/20 | £1,582.85 | +5.8% | £1,406.98 |
| 2018/19 | £1,496.54 | +5.0% | £1,330.26 |
| 2017/18 | £1,425.18 | +3.5% | £1,266.83 |
| 2016/17 | £1,377.24 | – | £1,224.21 |
Homes by council tax band in Brent
Brent has 136,830 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 15% are in Bands A or B, fewer than in most areas — homes here are concentrated in the middle and upper bands. The most common band is C, which costs £1,986.91 a year (£198.69 a month over 10 instalments).
Brent compared with London
Brent is the 21st cheapest of 33 councils in London, where the average Band D across councils is £2,090.08 (£145.19 less than here). Cheapest: Wandsworth (£1,028.21); most expensive: Kingston upon Thames (£2,609.20).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Hounslow | £2,185.56 | +4.8% |
| Barking and Dagenham | £2,198.51 | +4.8% |
| Camden | £2,207.55 | +4.8% |
| Brent | £2,235.27 | +4.8% |
| Lewisham | £2,237.33 | +4.8% |
| Enfield | £2,267.67 | +4.8% |
| Redbridge | £2,294.58 | +4.8% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Brent drops from £1,986.91 to £1,490.18.
- Council Tax Reduction: Brent 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).
Brent'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.
Brent Council Tax Support: everyone of working age pays at least 35%
Brent's working-age scheme has a maximum award of 65%, so every working-age claimant pays at least 35% of their bill. Support depends on weekly household earnings, and DWP and HMRC benefits are not counted as income. On a Band C bill of £1,986.91, even the top band leaves £695.42 to pay.
- Working-age claimants need less than £6,000 in savings (pensioners: £16,000).
- The claimant must fill in the online form through Brent's My Account themselves.
| Weekly earnings | Support | Band C bill left to pay (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| £0 to £80 | 65% | £695.42 |
| £81 to £110 | 50% | £993.45 |
| £111 to £150 | 30% | £1,390.83 |
| £151 to £250 | 20% | £1,589.53 |
| Over £250 | None | £1,986.91 |
New: up to 100% off for terminal illness
From 1 October 2026 Brent offers a council tax reduction of up to 100% on your main home if you or someone in your household has a terminal illness. You need an SR1 (Special Rules) form from a medical professional. You will usually also need to qualify for Council Tax Support, but people in financial hardship with higher income or savings may still be considered. The reduction normally starts from the date the SR1 was issued and continues until the end of the second month after the person dies. To apply, email counciltax@brent.gov.uk with the subject "Application for Terminally Ill Council Tax reduction" and attach the SR1.
Care leavers, empty homes and instalments
- Brent care leavers are exempt until age 25 if they live alone or only with other care leavers. The scheme does not cover care leavers supported by other councils.
- Brent's empty-property page sets out long-term empty premiums (unfurnished for 12 months or more) of +100% for one to five years, +200% for five to ten years and +300% after ten. On that basis a Band D home empty for six years costs £6,705.81. Homes that were already empty before 1 April 2024 pay the premium Brent was charging at that time.
- Second homes, including holiday homes and homes furnished but empty between tenancies, have paid a 100% premium since 1 April 2025: £4,470.54 at Band D.
- Bills are normally paid in 10 monthly instalments from 1 April to 1 January, or 12 if you ask.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Brent?
£2,235.27 a year in 2026/27, or £223.53 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Brent?
Band C: 42,610 of 136,830 homes (31%). A Band C bill is £1,986.91 in 2026/27.
How much has Brent council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,133.15 to £2,235.27 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 62%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Brent?
Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,691.90; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £32.86; Greater London Authority £510.51 (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 is the maximum Council Tax Support in Brent?
65% for working-age claimants, so the minimum contribution is 35% of the bill. Pension-age claimants can get up to 100%.
Does Brent reduce council tax for people who are terminally ill?
Yes. From 1 October 2026 households with someone who has a terminal illness and an SR1 form can get up to 100% off their main home.
Do Brent care leavers pay council tax?
No, until age 25, if they live alone or only with other care leavers.
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)
- Brent Council – Council Tax Support
- Brent Council – Council Tax reduction for residents with a terminal illness
- Brent Council – Reductions and discounts
- Brent Council – Empty property charges
- Brent Council – Pay your Council Tax