County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in West Sussex
West Sussex has 7 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Crawley at £2,418.46 to Adur at £2,548.28. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley Borough Council | £2,418.46 | Verified 2026-06-17 |
| Horsham District Council | £2,441.01 | Verified 2026-06-17 |
| Worthing Borough Council | £2,456.13 | Verified 2026-06-17 |
| Chichester District Council | £2,469.68 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Mid Sussex District Council | £2,474.26 | Verified 2026-06-17 |
| Arun District Council | £2,487.24 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
| Adur District Council | £2,548.28 | Verified 2026-06-12 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in West Sussex in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — West Sussex has 7 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,418.46 (Crawley) to £2,548.28 (Adur) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in West Sussex has the cheapest council tax?+
Crawley Borough Council, at £2,418.46 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across West 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 West Sussex.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work