England · Council tax 2026/27
Adur District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Adur for 2026/27 is £2,548.28 a year — about £212.36 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.9% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,621.66 | £1,698.85 | +4.76% | £141.57 |
| Band B | £1,891.94 | £1,982.00 | +4.76% | £165.17 |
| Band C | £2,162.22 | £2,265.14 | +4.76% | £188.76 |
| Band D | £2,432.49 | £2,548.28 | +4.76% | £212.36 |
| Band E | £2,973.04 | £3,114.56 | +4.76% | £259.55 |
| Band F | £3,513.60 | £3,680.85 | +4.76% | £306.74 |
| Band G | £4,054.15 | £4,247.13 | +4.76% | £353.93 |
| Band H | £4,864.99 | £5,096.56 | +4.76% | £424.71 |
Parished district. Band D total shown is for Shoreham-by-Sea, Southwick and Coombes area (includes Adur special expenses but no separate parish precept — this is the standard/main area charge). Lancing area (with Lancing Parish Council precept): Band D £2,563.59. Sompting area (Sompting Parish + Adur special expenses): Band D £2,571.69. Adur district element (including special expenses) Band D = £353.97 (2.99% increase = £10.26/year).
ASC precept carried within West Sussex County Council element (WSCC Band D £1,890.36 includes ASC element); district has no ASC precept
Shared site adur-worthing.gov.uk. Full A-H tables for all 4 areas confirmed with both 2025/26 and 2026/27 charges. WSCC Band D £1,890.36 (4.9% increase). Sussex PCC Band D confirmed from Adur sample bill: E=£344.56 so D≈£282. Adur element for Shoreham area (Band D) = £353.97 per news release PR26-025 (2.99% rise). Special expenses included in Adur element. Lancing Parish and Sompting Parish precincts included in respective area totals. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax bands and charges – Adur & Worthing Councils (page last updated 11 March 2026)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-12. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Adur area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Adur
Official website: adur-worthing.gov.uk
Planning department: 01903 221065 (verified 2026-08-05 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01273 263000
Planning pages: https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/planning/
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Adur in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Adur for 2026/27 is £2,548.28 per year, which works out at about £212.36 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Adur for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Adur are: Band A £1,698.85, Band B £1,982.00, Band C £2,265.14, Band D £2,548.28, Band E £3,114.56, Band F £3,680.85, Band G £4,247.13, Band H £5,096.56.
How much is Band A council tax in Adur?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,698.85 in Adur for 2026/27 — about £141.57 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Adur?+
Band B costs £1,982.00 in Adur for 2026/27 — about £165.17 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Adur?+
Band C costs £2,265.14 in Adur for 2026/27 — about £188.76 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Adur?+
Band D costs £2,548.28 in Adur for 2026/27 — about £212.36 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Adur?+
Band E costs £3,114.56 in Adur for 2026/27 — about £259.55 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Adur?+
Band F costs £3,680.85 in Adur for 2026/27 — about £306.74 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Adur?+
Band G costs £4,247.13 in Adur for 2026/27 — about £353.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Adur?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,096.56 in Adur for 2026/27 — about £424.71 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Adur for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Adur changed by +4.76% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Adur council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in Adur?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Adur?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Adur council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax bands and charges – Adur & Worthing Councils (page last updated 11 March 2026)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-12. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Adur District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/adur-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.