Lewes council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Lewes is £2,756.17 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.9% on 2025/26 and £365 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band C: 29% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,756.17 a year
- Council
- Lewes
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South East
- Rank
- the 2nd most expensive of 296 councils in England
the most expensive of 64 councils in the South East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Lewes 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 | £1,837.45 | £183.75 | £153.12 |
| Band B | £2,143.69 | £214.37 | £178.64 |
| Band C | £2,449.93 | £244.99 | £204.16 |
| Band D | £2,756.17 | £275.62 | £229.68 |
| Band E | £3,368.65 | £336.87 | £280.72 |
| Band F | £3,981.13 | £398.11 | £331.76 |
| Band G | £4,593.62 | £459.36 | £382.80 |
| Band H | £5,512.34 | £551.23 | £459.36 |
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 Lewes is split between 5 bodies. Lewes council's own share is £242.02.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lewes council | £242.02 | 9% |
| East Sussex County Council | £1,960.29 | 71% |
| Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner | £281.91 | 10% |
| East Sussex fire and rescue | £117.49 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £154.46 | 6% |
Homes in each band
23% of the 47,540 homes in Lewes 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.
Council tax by parish in Lewes
23 parish and town councils in Lewes add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,601.71; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcombe | £65.12 | £2,666.83 | +£5.04 |
| Chailey | £63.52 | £2,665.23 | +£1.97 |
| Ditchling | £119.24 | £2,720.95 | +£9.64 |
| East Chiltington | £46.71 | £2,648.42 | +£1.84 |
| Falmer | £20.16 | £2,621.87 | +£6.51 |
| Firle | £100.30 | £2,702.01 | +£4.67 |
| Glynde and Beddingham | £119.60 | £2,721.31 | +£9.91 |
| Hamsey | £68.89 | £2,670.60 | −£1.89 |
| Kingston near Lewes | £144.93 | £2,746.64 | +£3.06 |
| Lewes | £238.48 | £2,840.19 | +£7.32 |
| Newhaven | £214.78 | £2,816.49 | +£35.27 |
| Newick | £69.97 | £2,671.68 | +£5.82 |
| Peacehaven | £200.32 | £2,802.03 | +£12.48 |
| Piddinghoe | £101.26 | £2,702.97 | +£7.44 |
| Plumpton | £139.89 | £2,741.60 | +£9.73 |
| Ringmer | £75.53 | £2,677.24 | +£1.64 |
| Rodmell | £96.70 | £2,698.41 | +£3.92 |
| Seaford | £130.71 | £2,732.42 | +£2.87 |
| South Heighton | £106.75 | £2,708.46 | +£15.36 |
| Streat | £66.16 | £2,667.87 | −£4.70 |
| Telscombe | £129.93 | £2,731.64 | +£4.89 |
| Westmeston | £77.15 | £2,678.86 | +£1.97 |
| Wivelsfield | £120.91 | £2,722.62 | −£2.99 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Lewes
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. Lewes 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 1 year; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
Source: Lewes website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. How Council Tax Reduction works.
Band D in Lewes over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,756.17 |
| 2025/26 | £2,627.39 |
| 2024/25 | £2,503.48 |
| 2023/24 | £2,388.17 |
| 2022/23 | £2,281.43 |
| 2021/22 | £2,189.22 |
| 2020/21 | £2,111.04 |
| 2019/20 | £2,024.32 |
| 2018/19 | £1,944.25 |
| 2017/18 | £1,841.90 |
| 2016/17 | £1,763.93 |
| 2015/16 | £1,702.11 |
| 2014/15 | £1,675.96 |
| 2013/14 | £1,645.22 |
| 2012/13 | £1,644.88 |
| 2011/12 | £1,642.87 |
| 2010/11 | £1,642.84 |
| 2009/10 | £1,597.89 |
| 2008/09 | £1,541.10 |
| 2007/08 | £1,479.41 |
| 2006/07 | £1,414.79 |
| 2005/06 | £1,349.77 |
| 2004/05 | £1,291.64 |
| 2003/04 | £1,217.29 |
| 2002/03 | £1,020.35 |
| 2001/02 | £956.16 |
| 2000/01 | £878.66 |
| 1999/00 | £811.45 |
| 1998/99 | £753.54 |
| 1997/98 | £686.73 |
| 1996/97 | £633.13 |
| 1995/96 | £574.88 |
| 1994/95 | £576.00 |
| 1993/94 | £541.13 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealden | £2,728.43 | −£27.74 | Compare |
| Mid Sussex | £2,474.26 | −£281.91 | Compare |
| Brighton and Hove | £2,580.54 | −£175.63 | 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 Lewes?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,756.17 a year. Bands run from £1,837.45 (Band A) to £5,512.34 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band C council tax a month in Lewes?
Band C is £2,449.93 a year: £244.99 a month over 10 payments or £204.16 over 12. Band C is the most common band here (29% of homes).
How much did Lewes council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,627.39 in 2025/26 to £2,756.17 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.9% (£128.78).
Does Lewes charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Lewes 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 Lewes?
You pay Lewes council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by East Sussex County Council, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, East Sussex 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.