England · Council tax 2026/27
East Hampshire District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in East Hampshire for 2026/27 is £2,343.92 a year — about £195.33 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.3% 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 | £1,487.77 | £1,562.61 | +5.03% | £130.22 |
| Band B | £1,735.74 | £1,823.05 | +5.03% | £151.92 |
| Band C | £1,983.70 | £2,083.48 | +5.03% | £173.62 |
| Band D | £2,231.67 | £2,343.92 | +5.03% | £195.33 |
| Band E | £2,727.59 | £2,864.79 | +5.03% | £238.73 |
| Band F | £3,223.52 | £3,385.66 | +5.03% | £282.14 |
| Band G | £3,719.44 | £3,906.53 | +5.03% | £325.54 |
| Band H | £4,463.33 | £4,687.84 | +5.03% | £390.65 |
Fully parished (40 parishes). Baseline = Colemore & Priors Dean / West Tisted (lowest, 2230.33). Range to Petersfield 2453.20. Alton 2351.77, Horndean 2333.01. Band AR (disabled relief) 1239.08 for baseline parishes.
ASC within Hampshire CC element (1690.11)
Read from Section 30 PDF (26 Feb 2026). CAUTION: collection agent returned bands shifted by one column (Band AR in A slot); A/B corrected from agent's B/C values, C recomputed from statutory ratio (8/9 D = 1982.52) - VERIFY band C against PDF in verification pass. Second-pass 2026-06-11: verifier read baseline row directly from PDF; corrected A=1486.88, C=1982.51 (ratio-recomputed values were 1p high); B and D confirmed exact. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.easthants.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-03/Council%20tax%20per%20valuation%20band%202026-27.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 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
East Hampshire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
East Hampshire council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~430 second homes could raise an estimated £1,007,886/yr — rough estimate, assumes Band D.
Modelled estimate from the council's second-home count (ONS/StatsWales) and Band D, against its current second-home premium. Not a council figure.
Contacting East Hampshire
Switchboard: 01730 266551
Departments
council tax: 01730 234400
building control: 01730 234207
environmental health: ehealth@easthants.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in East Hampshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in East Hampshire for 2026/27 is £2,343.92 per year, which works out at about £195.33 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in East Hampshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in East Hampshire are: Band A £1,562.61, Band B £1,823.05, Band C £2,083.48, Band D £2,343.92, Band E £2,864.79, Band F £3,385.66, Band G £3,906.53, Band H £4,687.84.
How much is Band A council tax in East Hampshire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,562.61 in East Hampshire for 2026/27 — about £130.22 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in East Hampshire?+
Band B costs £1,823.05 in East Hampshire for 2026/27 — about £151.92 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in East Hampshire?+
Band C costs £2,083.48 in East Hampshire for 2026/27 — about £173.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in East Hampshire?+
Band D costs £2,343.92 in East Hampshire for 2026/27 — about £195.33 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in East Hampshire?+
Band E costs £2,864.79 in East Hampshire for 2026/27 — about £238.73 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in East Hampshire?+
Band F costs £3,385.66 in East Hampshire for 2026/27 — about £282.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in East Hampshire?+
Band G costs £3,906.53 in East Hampshire for 2026/27 — about £325.54 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in East Hampshire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,687.84 in East Hampshire for 2026/27 — about £390.65 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in East Hampshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in East Hampshire changed by +5.03% compared with 2025/26.
What does the East Hampshire 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 East Hampshire?+
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 East Hampshire?+
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 East Hampshire 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 2026-06-11. 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, “East Hampshire District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/east-hampshire-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.