Hounslow Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hounslow is £2,185.56 for 2026/27, up 4.8% (£99.74) on last year. That is £205.96 below the England average of £2,391.52 — the 24th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band D (37%), so the average bill per home is about £2,260.
Updated 2026-10-03 · London borough, London · Official England government statistics
Hounslow council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,457.04 | £145.70 | £121.42 | £1,092.78 | 2,470 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,699.88 | £169.99 | £141.66 | £1,274.91 | 9,630 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £1,942.72 | £194.27 | £161.89 | £1,457.04 | 31,130 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,185.56 | £218.56 | £182.13 | £1,639.17 | 41,270 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,671.24 | £267.12 | £222.60 | £2,003.43 | 16,420 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,156.92 | £315.69 | £263.08 | £2,367.69 | 6,400 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,642.60 | £364.26 | £303.55 | £2,731.95 | 4,120 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,371.12 | £437.11 | £364.26 | £3,278.34 | 1,030 |
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Where your Hounslow council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Hounslow but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,185.56 Band D charge, £1,675.05 (77%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for greater london authority.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,643.14 | 75.2% | £1,643.14 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £31.91 | 1.5% | £31.91 |
| Greater London Authority | £510.51 | 23.4% | £510.51 |
- Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,643 75.2%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £32 1.5%
- Greater London Authority £511 23.4%
Hounslow council tax history
Band D in Hounslow has risen from £1,355.77 in 2016/17 to £2,185.56 in 2026/27 — 61% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 28.4%, the 25th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Hounslow Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,185.56 | +4.8% | £2,185.56 |
| 2025/26 | £2,085.82 | +4.8% | £2,085.82 |
| 2024/25 | £1,991.01 | +5.8% | £1,991.01 |
| 2023/24 | £1,881.52 | +6.1% | £1,881.52 |
| 2022/23 | £1,774.18 | +4.2% | £1,774.18 |
| 2021/22 | £1,702.23 | +5.9% | £1,702.23 |
| 2020/21 | £1,607.02 | +3.9% | £1,607.02 |
| 2019/20 | £1,546.54 | +5.8% | £1,546.54 |
| 2018/19 | £1,461.99 | +4.2% | £1,461.99 |
| 2017/18 | £1,402.87 | +3.5% | £1,402.87 |
| 2016/17 | £1,355.77 | – | £1,355.77 |
Homes by council tax band in Hounslow
Hounslow has 112,470 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 £2,185.56 a year (£218.56 a month over 10 instalments).
Hounslow compared with London
Hounslow is the 18th cheapest of 33 councils in London, where the average Band D across councils is £2,090.08 (£95.48 less than here). Cheapest: Wandsworth (£1,028.21); most expensive: Kingston upon Thames (£2,609.20).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £2,138.53 | +4.8% |
| Bromley | £2,140.04 | +4.8% |
| Merton | £2,146.76 | +2.5% |
| 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% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band D bill in Hounslow drops from £2,185.56 to £1,639.17.
- Council Tax Reduction: Hounslow 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).
Hounslow'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.
Hounslow's banded support scheme
Hounslow puts working-age households into five support bands based on earnings and household type. The bands give 75%, 60%, 45%, 30% and 15% off. The top award of 75% leaves a Band B household paying £424.97 of its £1,699.88 bill. Carers get a better deal: households where the claimant or partner gets Carer's Allowance or the Universal Credit carer element automatically receive 90%, whatever their income. Pensioners are not banded. Their support depends on income, band and savings, with none available on savings of £16,000 or more.
People whose support fell under the 2025-26 changes can apply to the Council Tax Support Hardship Fund. Applications must go through Citizens Advice Hounslow or a similar adviser, who has to provide a supporting letter. Decisions are made within 10 working days.
- You can choose your direct debit date. The council tax system goes offline on 9 and 10 March each year for annual billing.
- You can also pay at PayPoint or with the PayPoint/Allpay app using the barcode on your bill.
| Empty or second home | Charge | Band D bill 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Empty and unfurnished, under 1 year | 100% | £2,185.56 |
| Empty 1 to 5 years | 200% | £4,371.12 |
| Empty 5 to 10 years | 300% | £6,556.68 |
| Empty 10 years or more | 400% | £8,742.24 |
| Furnished, no resident (from April 2025) | 200% | £4,371.12 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Hounslow?
£2,185.56 a year in 2026/27, or £218.56 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Hounslow?
Band D: 41,270 of 112,470 homes (37%). A Band D bill is £2,185.56 in 2026/27.
How much has Hounslow council tax gone up?
4.8% this year, from £2,085.82 to £2,185.56 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 61%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Hounslow?
Borough council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,643.14; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £31.91; 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.
Do carers get more Council Tax Support in Hounslow?
Yes. Working-age households getting Carer’s Allowance or the UC carer element automatically get 90%, regardless of income.
How do I apply to Hounslow’s Council Tax Support Hardship Fund?
Through Citizens Advice Hounslow or another debt adviser, who must review your finances and write a supporting letter.
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)
- Hounslow – Council Tax Support
- Hounslow – Council Tax Support Hardship Fund
- Hounslow – Council Tax empty properties
- Hounslow – Paying Council Tax