England · Council tax 2026/27
Adur District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Adur for 2026/27 is £2,535.33 a year — about £211.28 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,690.22 | £140.85 |
| Band B | £1,971.92 | £164.33 |
| Band C | £2,253.63 | £187.80 |
| Band D | £2,535.33 | £211.28 |
| Band E | £3,098.74 | £258.23 |
| Band F | £3,662.14 | £305.18 |
| Band G | £4,225.55 | £352.13 |
| Band H | £5,070.66 | £422.56 |
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.
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: district (including special expenses)+county+police for Shoreham/Southwick/Coombes as presented by council.
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 £2,535.33 per year, which works out at about £211.28 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 £1,690.22, Band B £1,971.92, Band C £2,253.63, Band D £2,535.33, Band E £3,098.74, Band F £3,662.14, Band G £4,225.55, Band H £5,070.66.
How much is Band A council tax in Adur?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,690.22 in Adur for 2026/27, about £140.85 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Adur?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £5,070.66 in Adur for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Adur for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Adur changed by +2.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Adur council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: district (including special expenses)+county+police for Shoreham/Southwick/Coombes as presented by council.
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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