County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Essex
Essex has 12 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Brentwood at £2,258.14 to Rochford at £2,363.48. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Borough Council | £2,258.14 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Tendring District Council | £2,269.63 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Epping Forest District Council | £2,277.21 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Braintree District Council | £2,280.34 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Colchester City Council | £2,282.85 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Harlow District Council | £2,298.69 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Chelmsford City Council | £2,300.18 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Castle Point Borough Council | £2,318.63 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Basildon Borough Council | £2,327.24 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Maldon District Council | £2,328.37 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Uttlesford District Council | £2,333.82 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Rochford District Council | £2,363.48 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Essex in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Essex has 12 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,258.14 (Brentwood) to £2,363.48 (Rochford) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Essex has the cheapest council tax?+
Brentwood Borough Council, at £2,258.14 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Essex?+
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 Essex.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work