England · Council tax 2026/27
Ashford Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Ashford for 2026/27 is £2,342.93 a year — about £195.24 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,561.95 | £130.16 |
| Band B | £1,822.28 | £151.86 |
| Band C | £2,082.61 | £173.55 |
| Band D | £2,342.93 | £195.24 |
| Band E | £2,863.58 | £238.63 |
| Band F | £3,384.23 | £282.02 |
| Band G | £3,904.88 | £325.41 |
| Band H | £4,685.86 | £390.49 |
Parished council. Figures shown exclude parish precepts. Tenterden Town Council precept published separately (2026-27: £742,222). Average parish element ~£28 Band D implied from leaflet (3% of total). Range of parish precepts not published on council's own charges page.
No ASC precept at district level; ASC element carried within Kent County Council precept (£1,758.60 Band D)
Band D total of £2,342.93 excludes parish precepts. Ashford district element Band D = £199.37 (up £5.79/2.99% from £193.58 in 2025-26). KCC Band D = £1,758.60; PCC Kent Band D = £285.15; Kent Fire Band D = £99.81. Leaflet overview table cites Ashford 'average charge' of £199.57 (includes blended parish average); detailed band table shows £199.37 for unparished Band D. Using the detailed band table figure. Source: official PDF leaflet fetched from ashford.gov.uk.
Source
Council Tax Leaflet 2026-27 – Ashford Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-12. Figure includes: district+county+police+fire as presented by council; parish precepts additional and shown separately on bill.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Ashford in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Ashford for 2026/27 is £2,342.93 per year, which works out at about £195.24 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Ashford for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Ashford are: Band A £1,561.95, Band B £1,822.28, Band C £2,082.61, Band D £2,342.93, Band E £2,863.58, Band F £3,384.23, Band G £3,904.88, Band H £4,685.86.
How much is Band A council tax in Ashford?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,561.95 in Ashford for 2026/27, about £130.16 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Ashford?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,685.86 in Ashford for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Ashford for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Ashford changed by +2.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Ashford council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: district+county+police+fire as presented by council; parish precepts additional and shown separately on bill.
Can I pay less council tax in Ashford?+
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 Ashford?+
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 Ashford council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Leaflet 2026-27 – Ashford Borough Council"), 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, “Ashford Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/ashford-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.