Brentwood council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Brentwood is £2,258.14 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.2% on 2025/26 and £133 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band D: 25% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,258.14 a year
- Council
- Brentwood
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- East of England
- Rank
- the 35th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 2nd cheapest of 45 councils in the East of England - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Brentwood council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,505.43 | £150.54 | £125.45 |
| Band B | £1,756.33 | £175.63 | £146.36 |
| Band C | £2,007.24 | £200.72 | £167.27 |
| Band D | £2,258.14 | £225.81 | £188.18 |
| Band E | £2,759.95 | £276.00 | £230.00 |
| Band F | £3,261.76 | £326.18 | £271.81 |
| Band G | £3,763.57 | £376.36 | £313.63 |
| Band H | £4,516.28 | £451.63 | £376.36 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Brentwood is split between 5 bodies. Brentwood council's own share is £223.49.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood council | £223.49 | 10% |
| Essex County Council | £1,641.96 | 73% |
| Essex Police | £275.31 | 12% |
| Essex PCC- fire and rescue | £92.52 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £24.86 | 1% |
Homes in each band
11% of the 35,560 homes in Brentwood are in band A or B, and 26% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Council tax by parish in Brentwood
9 parish and town councils in Brentwood add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,233.28; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmore Hook End and Wyatts Green | £74.90 | £2,308.18 | +£2.37 |
| Doddinghurst | £65.80 | £2,299.08 | −£0.77 |
| Herongate and Ingrave | £70.36 | £2,303.64 | +£0.70 |
| Ingatestone and Fryerning | £88.50 | £2,321.78 | +£6.06 |
| Kelvedon Hatch | £152.85 | £2,386.13 | +£49.58 |
| Mountnessing | £137.04 | £2,370.32 | +£4.74 |
| Navestock | £109.04 | £2,342.32 | +£3.20 |
| Stondon Massey | £146.61 | £2,379.89 | +£29.42 |
| West Horndon | £55.59 | £2,288.87 | +£3.10 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Brentwood
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Brentwood also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 2 years; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Care leavers: discretionary reduction until age 25 (liability reduced as if the care leaver were a disregarded person); Apprentice Reduction: 25% where the only other adult is an apprentice earning £195.01-£300 a week gross |
Source: Brentwood website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Brentwood Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Brentwood over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,258.14 |
| 2025/26 | £2,166.72 |
| 2024/25 | £2,083.46 |
| 2023/24 | £1,988.60 |
| 2022/23 | £1,912.28 |
| 2021/22 | £1,835.12 |
| 2020/21 | £1,804.74 |
| 2019/20 | £1,741.18 |
| 2018/19 | £1,660.14 |
| 2017/18 | £1,582.28 |
| 2016/17 | £1,535.27 |
| 2015/16 | £1,480.06 |
| 2014/15 | £1,475.34 |
| 2013/14 | £1,474.48 |
| 2012/13 | £1,468.07 |
| 2011/12 | £1,467.14 |
| 2010/11 | £1,467.54 |
| 2009/10 | £1,436.40 |
| 2008/09 | £1,403.88 |
| 2007/08 | £1,345.44 |
| 2006/07 | £1,287.48 |
| 2005/06 | £1,231.69 |
| 2004/05 | £1,198.49 |
| 2003/04 | £1,135.02 |
| 2002/03 | £974.05 |
| 2001/02 | £887.64 |
| 2000/01 | £819.78 |
| 1999/00 | £762.16 |
| 1998/99 | £716.05 |
| 1997/98 | £631.09 |
| 1996/97 | £584.55 |
| 1995/96 | £544.50 |
| 1994/95 | £522.00 |
| 1993/94 | £501.75 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest | £2,277.21 | +£19.07 | Compare |
| Havering | £2,424.66 | +£166.52 | Compare |
| Chelmsford | £2,300.18 | +£42.04 | Compare |
| Basildon | £2,327.24 | +£69.10 | Compare |
| Thurrock | £2,254.68 | −£3.46 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Brentwood?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,258.14 a year. Bands run from £1,505.43 (Band A) to £4,516.28 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band D council tax a month in Brentwood?
Band D is £2,258.14 a year: £225.81 a month over 10 payments or £188.18 over 12. Band D is the most common band here (25% of homes).
How much did Brentwood council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,166.72 in 2025/26 to £2,258.14 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.2% (£91.42).
Does Brentwood charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Brentwood charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Brentwood?
You pay Brentwood council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Essex County Council, Essex Police, Essex PCC- fire and rescue and Parish or town council. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.