County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Hampshire
Hampshire has 11 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Basingstoke and Deane at £2,255.21 to New Forest at £2,419.76. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council | £2,255.21 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Fareham Borough Council | £2,270.55 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Test Valley Borough Council | £2,305.52 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Havant Borough Council | £2,320.28 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Rushmoor Borough Council | £2,320.28 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Eastleigh Borough Council | £2,342.21 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| East Hampshire District Council | £2,343.92 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Gosport Borough Council | £2,344.29 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Winchester City Council | £2,359.76 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Hart District Council | £2,400.02 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| New Forest District Council | £2,419.76 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Hampshire in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Hampshire has 11 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,255.21 (Basingstoke and Deane) to £2,419.76 (New Forest) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Hampshire has the cheapest council tax?+
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, at £2,255.21 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Hampshire?+
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 Hampshire.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work