England · Council tax 2026/27
Chichester District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Chichester for 2026/27 is £2,469.68 a year — about £205.81 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.7% 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 | £1,564.32 | £1,646.45 | +5.25% | £137.20 |
| Band B | £1,825.05 | £1,920.86 | +5.25% | £160.07 |
| Band C | £2,085.77 | £2,195.27 | +5.25% | £182.94 |
| Band D | £2,346.49 | £2,469.68 | +5.25% | £205.81 |
| Band E | £2,867.93 | £3,018.50 | +5.25% | £251.54 |
| Band F | £3,389.38 | £3,567.32 | +5.25% | £297.28 |
| Band G | £3,910.81 | £4,116.13 | +5.25% | £343.01 |
| Band H | £4,692.98 | £4,939.36 | +5.25% | £411.61 |
Wholly parished district — every part of Chichester is in a parish. Band D total shown is for nil-precept parishes (Donnington, Eartham, Stopham, Upwaltham, West Thorney — all £2,370.07 Band D). Range from £2,370.07 (nil-precept) to £2,551.95 (Selsey Town) at Band D. Full 60+ parish table in council resolution Appendix B. Chichester district element Band D = £197.80 (2.99% increase = £5.74/year). Sussex PCC Band D = £281.91. WSCC Band D = £1,890.36.
ASC precept carried within West Sussex County Council element (WSCC Band D £1,890.36 includes ASC element); district has no ASC precept
Full parish-by-parish A-H table confirmed from official moderngov resolution appendix. All component figures (CDC, WSCC, PCC) confirmed penny-exact. Nil-precept parishes used as baseline. Highest charge: Selsey Town Band D £2,551.95. East Dean Band D £2,539.82 (Fernhurst). CDC confirmed 2.99% increase to £197.80 Band D from chichester.gov.uk news article. WSCC charges confirmed from westsussex.gov.uk. Sussex PCC £281.91 Band D confirmed from Appendix B (£266.91 + £15.00 increase per Chichester news page). Council's own page (shows its element only): https://chichester.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s31989/Council%20Tax%20Resolution%202026-27%20-%20Appendix%20B.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
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)..
Chichester area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Chichester
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Planning pages: https://www.chichester.gov.uk/planning-and-development
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Chichester in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Chichester for 2026/27 is £2,469.68 per year, which works out at about £205.81 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Chichester for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Chichester are: Band A £1,646.45, Band B £1,920.86, Band C £2,195.27, Band D £2,469.68, Band E £3,018.50, Band F £3,567.32, Band G £4,116.13, Band H £4,939.36.
How much is Band A council tax in Chichester?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,646.45 in Chichester for 2026/27 — about £137.20 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Chichester?+
Band B costs £1,920.86 in Chichester for 2026/27 — about £160.07 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Chichester?+
Band C costs £2,195.27 in Chichester for 2026/27 — about £182.94 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Chichester?+
Band D costs £2,469.68 in Chichester for 2026/27 — about £205.81 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Chichester?+
Band E costs £3,018.50 in Chichester for 2026/27 — about £251.54 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Chichester?+
Band F costs £3,567.32 in Chichester for 2026/27 — about £297.28 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Chichester?+
Band G costs £4,116.13 in Chichester for 2026/27 — about £343.01 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Chichester?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,939.36 in Chichester for 2026/27 — about £411.61 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Chichester for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Chichester changed by +5.25% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Chichester 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 Chichester?+
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 Chichester?+
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 Chichester council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), 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, “Chichester District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/chichester-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.