New Forest council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in New Forest is £2,419.76 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.0% on 2025/26 and £28 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band D: 23% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,419.76 a year
- Council
- New Forest
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South East
- Rank
- the 134th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the 24th cheapest of 64 councils in the South East - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
New Forest 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 | £1,613.17 | £161.32 | £134.43 |
| Band B | £1,882.04 | £188.20 | £156.84 |
| Band C | £2,150.90 | £215.09 | £179.24 |
| Band D | £2,419.76 | £241.98 | £201.65 |
| Band E | £2,957.48 | £295.75 | £246.46 |
| Band F | £3,495.21 | £349.52 | £291.27 |
| Band G | £4,032.93 | £403.29 | £336.08 |
| Band H | £4,839.52 | £483.95 | £403.29 |
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 New Forest is split between 5 bodies. New Forest council's own share is £211.92.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Forest council | £211.92 | 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) | £134.43 | 6% |
Homes in each band
23% of the 83,680 homes in New Forest are in band A or B, and 15% 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 New Forest
36 parish and town councils in New Forest add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,285.33; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst and Colbury | £65.56 | £2,350.89 | +£4.31 |
| Beaulieu | £41.24 | £2,326.57 | +£5.29 |
| Boldre | £36.03 | £2,321.36 | +£1.31 |
| Bramshaw | £32.62 | £2,317.95 | +£0.96 |
| Bransgore | £122.79 | £2,408.12 | +£0.65 |
| Breamore | £29.97 | £2,315.30 | +£0.58 |
| Brockenhurst | £107.82 | £2,393.15 | +£30.66 |
| Burley | £31.69 | £2,317.02 | +£3.44 |
| Copythorne | £24.41 | £2,309.74 | +£1.48 |
| Damerham | £49.50 | £2,334.83 | +£1.85 |
| Denny Lodge | £43.78 | £2,329.11 | +£2.01 |
| East Boldre | £45.94 | £2,331.27 | +£1.02 |
| Ellingham Harbridge and Ibsley | £55.39 | £2,340.72 | +£11.59 |
| Fawley | £176.72 | £2,462.05 | +£7.41 |
| Fordingbridge | £163.86 | £2,449.19 | +£19.89 |
| Godshill | £59.87 | £2,345.20 | +£0.02 |
| Hale | £58.02 | £2,343.35 | +£5.70 |
| Hordle | £82.15 | £2,367.48 | +£7.72 |
| Hyde | £30.08 | £2,315.41 | −£0.64 |
| Hythe and Dibden | £169.81 | £2,455.14 | +£7.38 |
| Lymington and Pennington | £151.56 | £2,436.89 | +£8.66 |
| Lyndhurst | £83.22 | £2,368.55 | +£0.32 |
| Marchwood | £175.01 | £2,460.34 | +£7.21 |
| Martin | £59.70 | £2,345.03 | +£0.45 |
| Milford on sea | £94.37 | £2,379.70 | +£15.40 |
| Minstead | £45.02 | £2,330.35 | +£1.53 |
| Netley Marsh | £48.49 | £2,333.82 | +£5.34 |
| New Milton | £150.72 | £2,436.05 | +£15.70 |
| Ringwood | £134.76 | £2,420.09 | +£10.63 |
| Rockbourne | £89.74 | £2,375.07 | −£0.86 |
| Sandleheath | £36.33 | £2,321.66 | +£1.61 |
| Sopley | £95.55 | £2,380.88 | +£2.61 |
| Sway | £66.79 | £2,352.12 | +£2.11 |
| Totton and Eling | £191.85 | £2,477.18 | +£14.13 |
| Whitsbury | £27.91 | £2,313.24 | +£7.37 |
| Woodgreen | £43.06 | £2,328.39 | +£0.38 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in New Forest
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. New Forest 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 |
| Local discounts | Local extension of premium exceptions: actively marketed for sale (Class G) up to 6 extra months in exceptional cases; major repairs (Class M) up to 6 + 6 extra months where evidenced |
Source: New Forest 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 New Forest over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,419.76 |
| 2025/26 | £2,303.37 |
| 2024/25 | £2,193.24 |
| 2023/24 | £2,090.56 |
| 2022/23 | £1,987.99 |
| 2021/22 | £1,923.90 |
| 2020/21 | £1,836.35 |
| 2019/20 | £1,765.32 |
| 2018/19 | £1,693.78 |
| 2017/18 | £1,603.72 |
| 2016/17 | £1,534.44 |
| 2015/16 | £1,482.31 |
| 2014/15 | £1,477.78 |
| 2013/14 | £1,471.75 |
| 2012/13 | £1,466.45 |
| 2011/12 | £1,465.71 |
| 2010/11 | £1,465.63 |
| 2009/10 | £1,436.61 |
| 2008/09 | £1,401.80 |
| 2007/08 | £1,337.65 |
| 2006/07 | £1,279.13 |
| 2005/06 | £1,223.41 |
| 2004/05 | £1,179.46 |
| 2003/04 | £1,111.44 |
| 2002/03 | £971.56 |
| 2001/02 | £888.79 |
| 2000/01 | £838.54 |
| 1999/00 | £799.25 |
| 1998/99 | £741.88 |
| 1997/98 | £677.32 |
| 1996/97 | £609.03 |
| 1995/96 | £576.00 |
| 1994/95 | £516.38 |
| 1993/94 | £464.63 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset | £2,765.02 | +£345.26 | Compare |
| Wiltshire | £2,571.78 | +£152.02 | Compare |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £2,435.58 | +£15.82 | Compare |
| Test Valley | £2,305.52 | −£114.24 | Compare |
| Southampton | £2,381.48 | −£38.28 | 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 New Forest?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,419.76 a year. Bands run from £1,613.17 (Band A) to £4,839.52 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band D council tax a month in New Forest?
Band D is £2,419.76 a year: £241.98 a month over 10 payments or £201.65 over 12. Band D is the most common band here (23% of homes).
How much did New Forest council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,303.37 in 2025/26 to £2,419.76 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.0% (£116.39).
Does New Forest charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. New Forest 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 New Forest?
You pay New Forest 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.