Hart Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hart is £2,400.02 for 2026/27, up 5% (£114.87) on last year. That is £8.50 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 117th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (23%), so the average bill per home is about £2,736.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South East · Official England government statistics
Hart council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,600.01 | £160.00 | £133.33 | £1,200.01 | 790 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,866.68 | £186.67 | £155.56 | £1,400.01 | 2,630 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,133.35 | £213.34 | £177.78 | £1,600.01 | 10,160 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,400.02 | £240.00 | £200.00 | £1,800.01 | 9,810 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,933.36 | £293.34 | £244.45 | £2,200.02 | 8,320 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,466.70 | £346.67 | £288.89 | £2,600.02 | 7,250 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,000.03 | £400.00 | £333.34 | £3,000.03 | 4,060 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,800.04 | £480.00 | £400.00 | £3,600.03 | 260 |
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Where your Hart council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Hart but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,400.02 Band D charge, £210.20 (9%) 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 C |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £210.20 | 8.8% | £186.84 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,690.11 | 70.4% | £1,502.32 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £290.46 | 12.1% | £258.19 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £92.84 | 3.9% | £82.52 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £116.41 | 4.9% | £103.48 |
- District council £210 8.8%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,690 70.4%
- Police and crime commissioner £290 12.1%
- Fire and rescue authority £93 3.9%
- Parish/town council (average) £116 4.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Hart; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Hart council tax history
Band D in Hart has risen from £1,533.01 in 2016/17 to £2,400.02 in 2026/27 — 57% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.4%, the 137th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Hart Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,400.02 | +5.0% | £2,133.35 |
| 2025/26 | £2,285.15 | +5.1% | £2,031.24 |
| 2024/25 | £2,174.44 | +4.6% | £1,932.84 |
| 2023/24 | £2,078.51 | +5.1% | £1,847.56 |
| 2022/23 | £1,977.94 | +3.4% | £1,758.17 |
| 2021/22 | £1,913.55 | +4.8% | £1,700.93 |
| 2020/21 | £1,826.24 | +3.9% | £1,623.32 |
| 2019/20 | £1,757.32 | +4.1% | £1,562.06 |
| 2018/19 | £1,687.96 | +5.5% | £1,500.41 |
| 2017/18 | £1,599.51 | +4.3% | £1,421.79 |
| 2016/17 | £1,533.01 | – | £1,362.68 |
Homes by council tax band in Hart
Hart has 43,280 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 8% 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 £2,133.35 a year (£213.34 a month over 10 instalments).
Hart compared with South East
Hart is the 17th cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£75.43 more than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | £2,372.21 | +5.1% |
| Dartford | £2,375.15 | +4.1% |
| Southampton | £2,381.48 | +5.1% |
| Hart | £2,400.02 | +5% |
| Swale | £2,405.65 | +4.3% |
| Gravesham | £2,408.24 | +4.1% |
| Ashford | £2,410.16 | +4.3% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Hart drops from £2,133.35 to £1,600.01.
- Council Tax Reduction: Hart 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).
Hart's 5% 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.
Hart still offers up to 100% Council Tax Support
Hart's 2026-27 Council Tax Reduction scheme sets the maximum award at 100% of the bill for both pensioners and working-age claimants. Many English districts now make working-age people pay a minimum share. Hart does not, so a working-age household on a very low income can have the whole bill covered. You must have no more than £16,000 in savings. Support usually starts from the Monday after you first contact the council.
Deductions apply if other adults live with you. A non-dependant working 16 hours or more costs you £5.20 a week if they earn under £279. That rises to £10.60 at £279 to £484.99, £13.30 at £485 to £604.99, and £15.95 at £605 or more. No deduction is made if the claimant gets Attendance Allowance, the care component of DLA or PIP, or is registered blind.
Paying and local discounts in Hart
Hart's revenues service is run by Capita, so council tax emails go to a Capita address and post goes to a PO box in Erith. Since December 2024, staff at the Fleet offices cannot look up council tax accounts. Use the phone line or email instead.
- Direct debit can only be taken on the 1st or 15th. Payments run over 10 months unless you ask in writing for 12.
- Care leavers aged 18 to 25 who were in Hampshire County Council care pay nothing once other discounts are applied. Jointly liable care leavers get a proportionate award.
- An apprentice earning under £195 a week is not counted, and an annexe used by a relative gets 50% off.
- On a Band D bill of £2,400.02, Hart District Council's own share is £210.20. Hampshire County Council takes £1,690.11.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Hart?
£2,400.02 a year in 2026/27, or £240.00 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Hart?
Band C: 10,160 of 43,280 homes (23%). A Band C bill is £2,133.35 in 2026/27.
How much has Hart council tax gone up?
5% this year, from £2,285.15 to £2,400.02 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 57%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Hart?
District council £210.20; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,690.11; Police and crime commissioner £290.46; Fire and rescue authority £92.84; Parish/town council (average) £116.41 (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 working-age people get 100% Council Tax Support in Hart?
Yes. Hart’s 2026-27 scheme sets the maximum reduction at 100% of the bill, subject to income, savings up to £16,000 and non-dependant deductions.
Which direct debit dates does Hart offer?
Only the 1st or the 15th 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)
- Hart DC – Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026-27 (PDF)
- Hart DC – Council Tax Support
- Hart DC – Pay your Council Tax
- Hart DC – Discounts and exemptions
- Hart DC – Service change