Horsham Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Horsham is £2,441.01 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£119.47) on last year. That is £49.49 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 147th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band D (22%), so the average bill per home is about £2,761.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South East · Official England government statistics
Horsham council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,627.34 | £162.73 | £135.61 | £1,220.51 | 2,430 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,898.56 | £189.86 | £158.21 | £1,423.92 | 6,830 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,169.79 | £216.98 | £180.82 | £1,627.34 | 14,070 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,441.01 | £244.10 | £203.42 | £1,830.76 | 14,450 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,983.46 | £298.35 | £248.62 | £2,237.59 | 11,710 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,525.90 | £352.59 | £293.83 | £2,644.43 | 8,590 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,068.35 | £406.84 | £339.03 | £3,051.26 | 8,110 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,882.02 | £488.20 | £406.84 | £3,661.52 | 840 |
- Horsham
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Where your Horsham council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Horsham but shared between 4 bodies. Of the £2,441.01 Band D charge, £187.71 (8%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £187.71 | 7.7% | £187.71 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,890.36 | 77.4% | £1,890.36 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £281.91 | 11.5% | £281.91 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £81.03 | 3.3% | £81.03 |
- District council £188 7.7%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,890 77.4%
- Police and crime commissioner £282 11.5%
- Parish/town council (average) £81 3.3%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Horsham; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Horsham council tax history
Band D in Horsham has risen from £1,544.38 in 2016/17 to £2,441.01 in 2026/27 — 58% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.2%, the 149th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Horsham Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,441.01 | +5.1% | £2,441.01 |
| 2025/26 | £2,321.54 | +4.9% | £2,321.54 |
| 2024/25 | £2,212.91 | +4.9% | £2,212.91 |
| 2023/24 | £2,108.85 | +4.9% | £2,108.85 |
| 2022/23 | £2,009.55 | +3.0% | £2,009.55 |
| 2021/22 | £1,950.31 | +5.0% | £1,950.31 |
| 2020/21 | £1,857.40 | +4.0% | £1,857.40 |
| 2019/20 | £1,785.68 | +5.9% | £1,785.68 |
| 2018/19 | £1,686.95 | +5.2% | £1,686.95 |
| 2017/18 | £1,603.28 | +3.8% | £1,603.28 |
| 2016/17 | £1,544.38 | – | £1,544.38 |
Homes by council tax band in Horsham
Horsham has 67,030 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 14% 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 £2,441.01 a year (£244.10 a month over 10 instalments).
Horsham compared with South East
Horsham is the 25th cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£34.44 more than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley | £2,418.46 | +4.9% |
| Canterbury | £2,419.33 | +4.2% |
| New Forest | £2,419.76 | +5.1% |
| Horsham | £2,441.01 | +5.1% |
| Tunbridge Wells | £2,446.15 | +4.2% |
| Worthing | £2,456.13 | +4.8% |
| Dover | £2,461.74 | +4.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band D bill in Horsham drops from £2,441.01 to £1,830.76.
- Council Tax Reduction: Horsham 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).
Horsham's 5.1% 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.
Horsham's support scheme has no minimum payment
Horsham bases its Council Tax Support on the national default scheme and has no "baseline reduction". That means a working-age claimant on a very low income can still get up to 100% off. There are limits for claimants outside the protected groups. Their support is based on no more than the Band E charge (£2,983.46 in 2026/27), and they cannot claim with capital of £10,000 or more. Protected groups include pensioners, lone parents with a child under 5, and people getting DLA, Attendance Allowance, the ESA support component or a disability premium. From 1 April 2026, a flat £5.20 a week is deducted for each non-dependant adult.
Horsham has charged premiums on empty homes for years. Until March 2025 it charged 100% on homes empty for 1 to 10 years and 200% beyond that. From 1 April 2025 that became 100% for 1 to 5 years, 200% for 5 to 10 years and 300% after 10 years, and a 100% second homes premium began. Newly completed, empty homes get no discount.
- If you face an exceptional crisis, such as a fire, flood or sudden loss of income, and have no assets to fall back on, Horsham has a discretionary hardship scheme as a last resort.
- Horsham District Council keeps £187.71 of the £2,441.01 Band D bill. There is no separate fire line because West Sussex County Council runs the fire service.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Horsham?
£2,441.01 a year in 2026/27, or £244.10 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Horsham?
Band D: 14,450 of 67,030 homes (22%). A Band D bill is £2,441.01 in 2026/27.
How much has Horsham council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,321.54 to £2,441.01 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 58%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Horsham?
District council £187.71; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,890.36; Police and crime commissioner £281.91; Parish/town council (average) £81.03 (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 Horsham?
Yes. Horsham has no minimum payment, but support for claimants outside the protected groups is capped at the Band E charge.
How much is the empty homes premium in Horsham?
100% after 1 year, 200% after 5 years and 300% after 10 years, under the rates in force since 1 April 2025.
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)
- Horsham DC – Council Tax Support
- Horsham DC – Council Tax Support, discounts, exemptions and premiums
- Horsham DC – Make a Council Tax payment