Hart council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hart is £2,400.02 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.0% on 2025/26 and £8.50 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 23% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,400.02 a year
- Council
- Hart
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South East
- Rank
- the 117th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 17th cheapest of 64 councils in the South East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Hart 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 | £1,600.01 | £160.00 | £133.33 |
| Band B | £1,866.68 | £186.67 | £155.56 |
| Band C | £2,133.35 | £213.33 | £177.78 |
| Band D | £2,400.02 | £240.00 | £200.00 |
| Band E | £2,933.36 | £293.34 | £244.45 |
| Band F | £3,466.70 | £346.67 | £288.89 |
| Band G | £4,000.03 | £400.00 | £333.34 |
| Band H | £4,800.04 | £480.00 | £400.00 |
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 Hart is split between 5 bodies. Hart council's own share is £210.20.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hart council | £210.20 | 9% |
| Hampshire County Council | £1,690.11 | 70% |
| Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £290.46 | 12% |
| Hampshire and IOW fire and rescue | £92.84 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £116.41 | 5% |
Homes in each band
8% of the 43,260 homes in Hart are in band A or B, and 27% 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 Hart
21 parish and town councils in Hart add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,283.61; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater and Hawley | £128.97 | £2,412.58 | +£6.18 |
| Bramshill | £13.87 | £2,297.48 | −£1.48 |
| Church Crookham | £67.10 | £2,350.71 | +£4.88 |
| Crondall | £104.65 | £2,388.26 | +£3.73 |
| Crookham Village | £108.04 | £2,391.65 | +£9.82 |
| Dogmersfield | £80.55 | £2,364.16 | +£2.95 |
| Elvetham Heath | £84.11 | £2,367.72 | +£3.85 |
| Eversley | £172.67 | £2,456.28 | +£61.21 |
| Ewshot | £72.05 | £2,355.66 | +£0.11 |
| Fleet | £139.47 | £2,423.08 | +£8.20 |
| Greywell | £71.61 | £2,355.22 | +£7.35 |
| Hartley Wintney | £216.08 | £2,499.69 | +£33.05 |
| Heckfield | £64.55 | £2,348.16 | +£2.86 |
| Hook | £133.02 | £2,416.63 | +£5.40 |
| Long Sutton | £115.74 | £2,399.35 | +£6.37 |
| Mattingley | £52.21 | £2,335.82 | +£4.96 |
| Odiham | £109.35 | £2,392.96 | +£7.56 |
| Rotherwick | £144.93 | £2,428.54 | +£22.87 |
| South Warnborough | £83.45 | £2,367.06 | +£0.71 |
| Winchfield | £98.52 | £2,382.13 | +£1.35 |
| Yateley | £82.55 | £2,366.16 | +£2.40 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Hart
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. Hart also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | No premium: the normal charge (no single person discount) |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 50% premium after 2 years |
| Local discounts | 100% care leaver discount for Hampshire County Council care leavers aged 18-25 living in Hart |
Source: Hart website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Hart Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Hart over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,400.02 |
| 2025/26 | £2,285.15 |
| 2024/25 | £2,174.44 |
| 2023/24 | £2,078.51 |
| 2022/23 | £1,977.94 |
| 2021/22 | £1,913.55 |
| 2020/21 | £1,826.24 |
| 2019/20 | £1,757.32 |
| 2018/19 | £1,687.96 |
| 2017/18 | £1,599.51 |
| 2016/17 | £1,533.01 |
| 2015/16 | £1,470.01 |
| 2014/15 | £1,465.32 |
| 2013/14 | £1,461.84 |
| 2012/13 | £1,456.29 |
| 2011/12 | £1,456.00 |
| 2010/11 | £1,455.86 |
| 2009/10 | £1,425.11 |
| 2008/09 | £1,388.96 |
| 2007/08 | £1,324.78 |
| 2006/07 | £1,263.44 |
| 2005/06 | £1,210.47 |
| 2004/05 | £1,168.37 |
| 2003/04 | £1,104.70 |
| 2002/03 | £968.21 |
| 2001/02 | £870.58 |
| 2000/01 | £823.20 |
| 1999/00 | £779.32 |
| 1998/99 | £718.21 |
| 1997/98 | £652.61 |
| 1996/97 | £595.15 |
| 1995/96 | £568.13 |
| 1994/95 | £517.50 |
| 1993/94 | £466.88 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke and Deane | £2,255.21 | −£144.81 | Compare |
| Rushmoor | £2,320.28 | −£79.74 | Compare |
| Wokingham | £2,497.70 | +£97.68 | Compare |
| East Hampshire | £2,343.92 | −£56.10 | Compare |
| Bracknell Forest | £2,264.80 | −£135.22 | Compare |
| Waverley | £2,604.87 | +£204.85 | Compare |
| Surrey Heath | £2,585.16 | +£185.14 | 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 Hart?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,400.02 a year. Bands run from £1,600.01 (Band A) to £4,800.04 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Hart?
Band C is £2,133.35 a year: £213.33 a month over 10 payments or £177.78 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (23% of homes).
How much did Hart council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,285.15 in 2025/26 to £2,400.02 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.0% (£114.87).
Does Hart charge extra council tax on second homes?
No premium is charged on second homes in 2026/27, but no single person discount applies either, so the full charge is due.
Who do I pay council tax to in Hart?
You pay Hart council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Hampshire and IOW 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.