County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in East Sussex
East Sussex has 5 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Eastbourne at £2,654.28 to Lewes at £2,756.17. Every figure is verified against the council's own page. Compare any two with the comparison tool, or work out your bill with the calculator.
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Borough Council | £2,654.28 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Hastings Borough Council | £2,676.58 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Rother District Council | £2,700.95 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Wealden District Council | £2,728.43 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Lewes District Council | £2,756.17 | Verified 2026-06-23 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in East Sussex in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — East Sussex has 5 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,654.28 (Eastbourne) to £2,756.17 (Lewes) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in East Sussex has the cheapest council tax?+
Eastbourne Borough Council, at £2,654.28 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across East Sussex?+
Each district or borough sets its own element on top of shared county, police and fire precepts, and parish precepts vary further by area. The same band can differ by hundreds of pounds between neighbouring councils in East Sussex.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work