Brentwood Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Brentwood is £2,258.14 for 2026/27, up 4.2% (£91.42) on last year. That is £133.38 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 35th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band D (25%), so the average bill per home is about £2,588.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, East of England · Official England government statistics
Brentwood council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,505.43 | £150.54 | £125.45 | £1,129.07 | 700 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,756.33 | £175.63 | £146.36 | £1,317.25 | 3,060 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,007.24 | £200.72 | £167.27 | £1,505.43 | 7,140 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,258.14 | £225.81 | £188.18 | £1,693.61 | 8,780 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,759.95 | £275.99 | £230.00 | £2,069.96 | 6,510 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,261.76 | £326.18 | £271.81 | £2,446.32 | 4,640 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,763.57 | £376.36 | £313.63 | £2,822.68 | 4,100 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,516.28 | £451.63 | £376.36 | £3,387.21 | 660 |
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Where your Brentwood council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Brentwood but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,258.14 Band D charge, £223.49 (10%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £223.49 | 9.9% | £223.49 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,641.96 | 72.7% | £1,641.96 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £275.31 | 12.2% | £275.31 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £92.52 | 4.1% | £92.52 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £24.86 | 1.1% | £24.86 |
- District council £223 9.9%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,642 72.7%
- Police and crime commissioner £275 12.2%
- Fire and rescue authority £93 4.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £25 1.1%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Brentwood; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Brentwood council tax history
Band D in Brentwood has risen from £1,535.27 in 2016/17 to £2,258.14 in 2026/27 — 47% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.1%, the 255th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Brentwood Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,258.14 | +4.2% | £2,258.14 |
| 2025/26 | £2,166.72 | +4.0% | £2,166.72 |
| 2024/25 | £2,083.46 | +4.8% | £2,083.46 |
| 2023/24 | £1,988.60 | +4.0% | £1,988.60 |
| 2022/23 | £1,912.28 | +4.2% | £1,912.28 |
| 2021/22 | £1,835.12 | +1.7% | £1,835.12 |
| 2020/21 | £1,804.74 | +3.7% | £1,804.74 |
| 2019/20 | £1,741.18 | +4.9% | £1,741.18 |
| 2018/19 | £1,660.14 | +4.9% | £1,660.14 |
| 2017/18 | £1,582.28 | +3.1% | £1,582.28 |
| 2016/17 | £1,535.27 | – | £1,535.27 |
Homes by council tax band in Brentwood
Brentwood has 35,590 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 11% 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 D, which costs £2,258.14 a year (£225.81 a month over 10 instalments).
Brentwood compared with East of England
Brentwood is the 2nd cheapest of 45 councils in East of England, where the average Band D across councils is £2,391.20 (£133.06 more than here). Cheapest: Thurrock (£2,254.68); most expensive: Huntingdonshire (£2,556.40).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Thurrock | £2,254.68 | +5.1% |
| Brentwood | £2,258.14 | +4.2% |
| Southend-on-Sea | £2,265.17 | +5.1% |
| Tendring | £2,269.63 | +4.2% |
| Epping Forest | £2,277.21 | +4.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band D bill in Brentwood drops from £2,258.14 to £1,693.61.
- Council Tax Reduction: Brentwood 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).
Brentwood's 4.2% 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.
Brentwood's Council Tax Reduction grid
Brentwood's working-age Council Tax Reduction has been a banded discount since 1 April 2020. Households with a disabled member can get up to 100%. All other working-age households can get up to 75%. The council ignores child benefit, child maintenance, PIP, DLA, adoption and fostering allowances and bereavement benefits, plus £20 a week of earnings. Universal Credit with limited capability for work also counts as a disability.
- You need less than £6,000 in savings.
- Owner-occupiers can only claim in Bands A to E. Tenants can claim in any band.
- If you qualify for at least 25% and you, your partner or a child you get child benefit for is disabled, the reduction goes up to 100%.
- You can be fined up to £70 if you don't report a change of circumstances within two months.
| Weekly income | Single or couple, no children | With one child | With two or more children |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0 to £150 | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| £150.01 to £225 | 50% | 50% | 75% |
| £225.01 to £300 | 25% | 50% | 50% |
| £300.01 to £375 | 0% | 25% | 50% |
| £375.01 to £450 | 0% | 25% | 25% |
Paying and premiums
Non-direct-debit payments are due on the 1st of each month. Direct debits can be on the 1st, 7th, 14th, 21st or 28th. The standard 10 instalments give you a "payment holiday" in February and March. You can also pay in two instalments (1 May and 1 September) or in full by 1 May. If two direct debits bounce in one year, you lose the option to pay by direct debit.
Since 1 April 2025 second homes pay a 100% premium, so £4,516.28 at the average Band D rate. Brentwood's published liability guidance says the long-term empty premium applies after two years: 100%, rising to 200% after five years and 300% after ten.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Brentwood?
£2,258.14 a year in 2026/27, or £225.81 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Brentwood?
Band D: 8,780 of 35,590 homes (25%). A Band D bill is £2,258.14 in 2026/27.
How much has Brentwood council tax gone up?
4.2% this year, from £2,166.72 to £2,258.14 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 47%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Brentwood?
District council £223.49; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,641.96; Police and crime commissioner £275.31; Fire and rescue authority £92.52; Parish/town council (average) £24.86 (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.
Can I get Council Tax Reduction in Brentwood if I own a Band F home?
No. Owner-occupiers can only claim in Bands A to E. Tenants can claim in any band.
What is the maximum Council Tax Reduction in Brentwood?
75% for most working-age households, or 100% where someone in the household is disabled.
What direct debit dates does Brentwood offer?
The 1st, 7th, 14th, 21st or 28th of the month.
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)
- Brentwood Borough Council – Working age resident council tax reduction
- Brentwood Borough Council – Pay your council tax
- Brentwood Borough Council – Who pays council tax (empty and second home premiums)
- Brentwood Borough Council – Council tax bands 2026-2027