Slough Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Slough is £2,414.44 for 2026/27, up 5% (£115.89) on last year. That is £22.92 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 129th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (43%), so the average bill per home is about £2,263.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, South East · Official England government statistics
Slough council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,609.63 | £160.96 | £134.14 | £1,207.22 | 1,560 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,877.90 | £187.79 | £156.49 | £1,408.42 | 10,970 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,146.17 | £214.62 | £178.85 | £1,609.63 | 24,510 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,414.44 | £241.44 | £201.20 | £1,810.83 | 13,710 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,950.98 | £295.10 | £245.92 | £2,213.24 | 4,700 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,487.52 | £348.75 | £290.63 | £2,615.64 | 1,730 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,024.07 | £402.41 | £335.34 | £3,018.05 | 360 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £4,828.88 | £482.89 | £402.41 | £3,621.66 | 10 |
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Where your Slough council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Slough but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,414.44 Band D charge, £2,019.05 (84%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £1,980.59 | 82.0% | £1,760.52 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £38.46 | 1.6% | £34.19 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £298.28 | 12.4% | £265.14 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £91.31 | 3.8% | £81.16 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £5.80 | 0.2% | £5.16 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,981 82.0%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £38 1.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £298 12.4%
- Fire and rescue authority £91 3.8%
- Parish/town council (average) £6 0.2%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Slough; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Slough council tax history
Band D in Slough has risen from £1,450.16 in 2016/17 to £2,414.44 in 2026/27 — 66% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 34.5%, the 3rd biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Slough Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,414.44 | +5.0% | £2,146.17 |
| 2025/26 | £2,298.55 | +5.1% | £2,043.16 |
| 2024/25 | £2,186.63 | +7.9% | £1,943.67 |
| 2023/24 | £2,027.23 | +9.3% | £1,801.98 |
| 2022/23 | £1,854.79 | +3.3% | £1,648.70 |
| 2021/22 | £1,795.07 | +5.1% | £1,595.62 |
| 2020/21 | £1,708.00 | +4.0% | £1,518.22 |
| 2019/20 | £1,641.76 | +3.7% | £1,459.34 |
| 2018/19 | £1,583.26 | +4.7% | £1,407.34 |
| 2017/18 | £1,512.08 | +4.3% | £1,344.07 |
| 2016/17 | £1,450.16 | – | £1,289.03 |
Homes by council tax band in Slough
Slough has 57,550 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 22% 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 £2,146.17 a year (£214.62 a month over 10 instalments).
Slough compared with South East
Slough is the 21st cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£61.01 more than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Swale | £2,405.65 | +4.3% |
| Gravesham | £2,408.24 | +4.1% |
| Ashford | £2,410.16 | +4.3% |
| Slough | £2,414.44 | +5% |
| Crawley | £2,418.46 | +4.9% |
| Canterbury | £2,419.33 | +4.2% |
| New Forest | £2,419.76 | +5.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Slough drops from £2,146.17 to £1,609.63.
- Council Tax Reduction: Slough 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).
Slough'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.
Slough's income-banded Council Tax Support (up to 70%)
Slough Borough Council's Cabinet approved an updated income-banded Council Tax Support scheme for working-age households on 19 January 2026. The most you can get is 70% off. That means even the lowest-income working-age household pays at least 30% of its bill: £643.85 a year on a Band C home, the most common band here, in 2026/27.
Your band depends on your household net income, including any partner, with an allowance for children. If you get a passported benefit and have under £6,000 in savings, you go straight into Band 1 for the full 70%. Passported benefits include Income Support, income-based JSA, income-related ESA and Universal Credit with no earnings.
- Working-age claimants with more than £6,000 in savings get nothing, even on a passported benefit. The pension-age limit is £16,000.
- The council ignores Disability Living Allowance, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Child Benefit and War Pension when it works out your income.
- Another adult in your home cuts your support by £5 a week, or by £11 a week if they earn £200 or more gross a week. No deduction is made if you get the DLA care component, PIP daily living or AFIP, or if you are registered blind.
- Most claims start from the Monday after the council gets your completed form. Apply online and email your evidence to the benefits team, putting your claim reference in the subject line.
Empty homes, second homes and paying in Slough
Slough gives no discount on empty homes. After a year empty and unfurnished, the council adds a 100% premium, so a Band C home pays £4,292.34. The premium rises to 200% after five years and 300% after ten. Since 1 April 2025 a furnished home where nobody lives has paid the second homes premium from day one.
Direct debit is the council’s preferred way to pay. You can choose the 1st, 8th, 15th, 25th or 28th of the month.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Slough?
£2,414.44 a year in 2026/27, or £241.44 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Slough?
Band C: 24,510 of 57,550 homes (43%). A Band C bill is £2,146.17 in 2026/27.
How much has Slough council tax gone up?
5% this year, from £2,298.55 to £2,414.44 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 66%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Slough?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £1,980.59; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £38.46; Police and crime commissioner £298.28; Fire and rescue authority £91.31; Parish/town council (average) £5.80 (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 Slough?
70% for working-age households in 2026/27. People of State Pension age are assessed under the national rules and can get up to 100%.
Which direct debit dates does Slough offer?
The 1st, 8th, 15th, 25th or 28th of the month.
Is there a discount for an empty home in Slough?
No. Full council tax is due while the home is empty. A 100% premium is added after one year.
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)
- Slough Borough Council – Council Tax Support scheme 2026-27
- Slough Borough Council – How we calculate Council Tax Support 2026-27
- Slough Borough Council – How to apply for Council Tax Support
- Slough Borough Council – Council tax on empty properties
- Slough Borough Council – Pay council tax