Hillingdon council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Hillingdon is £2,045.46 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.8% on 2025/26 and £346 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band D: 40% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,045.46 a year
- Council
- Hillingdon
- Type
- London borough
- Region
- London
- Rank
- the 10th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 9th cheapest of 33 London boroughs - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Hillingdon council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,363.64 | £136.36 | £113.64 |
| Band B | £1,590.91 | £159.09 | £132.58 |
| Band C | £1,818.19 | £181.82 | £151.52 |
| Band D | £2,045.46 | £204.55 | £170.46 |
| Band E | £2,500.01 | £250.00 | £208.33 |
| Band F | £2,954.55 | £295.46 | £246.21 |
| Band G | £3,409.10 | £340.91 | £284.09 |
| Band H | £4,090.92 | £409.09 | £340.91 |
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 Hillingdon is split between 2 bodies. Hillingdon council's own share is £1,534.95, including £29.24 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon council | £1,534.95 | 75% |
| Greater London Authority (Mayor of London) | £510.51 | 25% |
Homes in each band
7% of the 119,060 homes in Hillingdon are in band A or B, and 13% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Hillingdon
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. Hillingdon also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | A premium applies from 1 April 2026; the council hasn't published the rate |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 2 years; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Over-65s discount: closed to new applicants from 1 April 2021; existing recipients protected with a cash-equivalent reduction |
Hillingdon's own sources disagree. Its 2026/27 council tax page says the empty-home premium starts after 2 years, but a committee paper of 12 June 2025 says the council decided to charge it after 1 year from 1 April 2026. The council says a second-home premium applies from 1 April 2026 but doesn't state the rate. Check with the council before relying on these figures.
Source: Hillingdon website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Hillingdon Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Hillingdon over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,045.46 |
| 2025/26 | £1,952.38 |
| 2024/25 | £1,863.91 |
| 2023/24 | £1,760.46 |
| 2022/23 | £1,658.87 |
| 2021/22 | £1,603.38 |
| 2020/21 | £1,515.01 |
| 2019/20 | £1,460.15 |
| 2018/19 | £1,407.16 |
| 2017/18 | £1,392.95 |
| 2016/17 | £1,388.93 |
| 2015/16 | £1,407.93 |
| 2014/15 | £1,411.93 |
| 2013/14 | £1,415.93 |
| 2012/13 | £1,419.65 |
| 2011/12 | £1,422.75 |
| 2010/11 | £1,422.75 |
| 2009/10 | £1,422.75 |
| 2008/09 | £1,422.75 |
| 2007/08 | £1,384.39 |
| 2006/07 | £1,330.07 |
| 2005/06 | £1,266.73 |
| 2004/05 | £1,215.40 |
| 2003/04 | £1,153.67 |
| 2002/03 | £992.45 |
| 2001/02 | £911.71 |
| 2000/01 | £824.11 |
| 1999/00 | £763.66 |
| 1998/99 | £703.84 |
| 1997/98 | £627.41 |
| 1996/97 | £593.32 |
| 1995/96 | £570.38 |
| 1994/95 | £546.75 |
| 1993/94 | £525.38 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire | £2,526.58 | +£481.12 | Compare |
| Three Rivers | £2,422.31 | +£376.85 | Compare |
| Ealing | £2,138.53 | +£93.07 | Compare |
| Hounslow | £2,185.56 | +£140.10 | Compare |
| Harrow | £2,511.07 | +£465.61 | Compare |
| Spelthorne | £2,526.44 | +£480.98 | Compare |
| Slough | £2,414.44 | +£368.98 | 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 Hillingdon?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,045.46 a year. Bands run from £1,363.64 (Band A) to £4,090.92 (Band H).
How much is Band D council tax a month in Hillingdon?
Band D is £2,045.46 a year: £204.55 a month over 10 payments or £170.46 over 12. Band D is the most common band here (40% of homes).
How much did Hillingdon council tax go up?
Band D rose from £1,952.38 in 2025/26 to £2,045.46 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.8% (£93.08).
Who do I pay council tax to in Hillingdon?
You pay Hillingdon council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Greater London Authority (Mayor of London). 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
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