Find out how Council Tax bands are decided, which band your property is in, and the amount of Council Tax you need to pay.
The amount you need to pay depends on which Council Tax band your property is in.
The valuation office bases your property's band on the market value of the property from April 1991.
You can check your property's Council Tax band.
If you don't think it's right, you can challenge your Council Tax band.
| Band | Range of property values 1 April 1991 | Council tax for 2 or more adults only (2026 to 2027) | Council tax for 1 adult (2026 to 2027) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,719.63 | £1,289.72 |
| B | Over £40,000 and up to £52,000 | £2,006.23 | £1,504.67 |
| C | Over £52,000 and up to £68,000 | £2,292.84 | £1,719.63 |
| D | Over £68,000 and up to £88,000 | £2,579.44 | £1,934.58 |
| E | Over £88,000 and up to £120,000 | £3,152.65 | £2,364.49 |
| F | Over £120,000 and up to £160,000 | £3,725.86 | £2,794.39 |
| G | Over £160,000 and up to £320,000 | £4,299.07 | £3,224.30 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £5,158.88 | £3,869.16 |
We'll then adjust your Council Tax bill if you have any discounts or exemptions.
The charges are different for properties in Hanover Crescent, Royal Crescent, Marine Square, and Rottingdean Parish. Charges are for 2 or more adults.
| Band | Hanover Crescent 2026 to 2027 | Royal Crescent 2026 to 2027 | Marine Square 2026 to 2027 | Rottingdean Parish 2026 to 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | £1,907.08 | £2,005.28 | £1,835.58 | £1,745.49 | |
| B | £2,224.91 | £2,339.49 | £2,141.50 | £2,036.40 | |
| C | £2,542.77 | £2,673.71 | £2,447.44 | £2,327.32 | |
| D | £2,860.61 | £3,007.92 | £2,753.36 | £2,618.23 | |
| E | £3,496.31 | £3,676.35 | £3,365.22 | £3,200.06 | |
| F | £4,131.99 | £4,344.77 | £3,977.07 | £3,781.89 | |
| G | £4,767.69 | £5,013.20 | £4,588.94 | £4,363.72 | |
| H | £5,721.22 | £6,015.84 | £5,506.72 | £5,236.46 |
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