Council Tax Southend-on-Sea 2026-27
In Southend-on-Sea, council tax for a Band D property is £2,265.17 a year (£189 a month) for 2026-27. A single adult living alone pays £1,698.88 after the 25% single person discount.
Southend-on-Sea City Council · 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · Source: MHCLG
Southend-on-Sea council tax bands 2026-27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,510.11 | £126 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,761.80 | £147 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,013.48 | £168 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,265.17 | £189 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,768.54 | £231 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,271.91 | £273 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,775.28 | £315 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £4,530.34 | £378 |
How Southend-on-Sea compares
The average Band D council tax in England for 2026-27 is £2,391.52 a year (MHCLG). Southend-on-Sea is £126.35 below average (£11/month less).
Council tax discounts in Southend-on-Sea
Frequently asked questions
Can I appeal my council tax band in Southend-on-Sea?
Yes. If you think your home is in the wrong band, you can ask the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to review it, free of charge. In Southend-on-Sea, moving from Band D to Band C would lower the 2026-27 bill by £251.69 a year. A review can also move a band up, so compare with similar homes in your street first.
How do I find my council tax band in Southend-on-Sea?
Your band depends on what your home would have been worth on 1 April 1991. Look it up on the GOV.UK council tax band checker (Valuation Office Agency).
How do I claim the 25% single person discount in Southend-on-Sea?
If you are the only adult in your home, contact Southend-on-Sea directly to apply for the 25% single person discount. This reduces Band D from £2,265.17 to £1,698.88/year, a saving of £566/year or £47/month. It is not applied automatically; you must claim it.
How is council tax calculated in Southend-on-Sea?
The Band D figure for 2026-27 is £2,265.17 (average Band D for the council area, including county, police, fire and average parish precepts). Every other band is a fixed ratio of Band D: Band A is 6/9 of Band D (£1,510.11) and Band H is 18/9 (£4,530.34).
Do I qualify for Council Tax Reduction in Southend-on-Sea?
Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is means-tested and administered by Southend-on-Sea. You may qualify if you are on a low income, receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or other benefits. Reductions range from a small percentage to 100% of your bill. Apply directly to Southend-on-Sea council, there is no automatic entitlement and many eligible households miss out by not applying.
What if I cannot afford my council tax in Southend-on-Sea?
Contact Southend-on-Sea as early as possible. You can ask to spread your bill over 12 months instead of 10, apply for Council Tax Reduction, or request a discretionary hardship payment. Ignoring reminders is costly: after a missed instalment the council can issue a summons and you may lose the right to pay in instalments, becoming liable for the full year (£2,265.17 at Band D).
Where does the Southend-on-Sea figure come from?
From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, published by MHCLG. Your own bill can differ slightly if your area has a parish, town or community council precept. Your bill is the final word.
Council tax by band in Southend-on-Sea
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