England · Council tax 2026/27
Fareham Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Fareham for 2026/27 is £2,270.55 a year — about £189.21 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 24.9% 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 | £1,442.99 | £1,513.70 | +4.9% | £126.14 |
| Band B | £1,683.49 | £1,765.98 | +4.9% | £147.17 |
| Band C | £1,923.99 | £2,018.27 | +4.9% | £168.19 |
| Band D | £2,164.49 | £2,270.55 | +4.9% | £189.21 |
| Band E | £2,645.49 | £2,775.12 | +4.9% | £231.26 |
| Band F | £3,126.48 | £3,279.68 | +4.9% | £273.31 |
| Band G | £3,607.48 | £3,784.25 | +4.9% | £315.35 |
| Band H | £4,328.98 | £4,541.10 | +4.9% | £378.43 |
Largely unparished; total applies borough-wide. Components: Fareham BC 197.14 + HCC 1690.11 + Fire 92.84 + Police 290.46.
ASC within Hampshire CC element (1690.11)
Band D breakdown read directly from council page (prior year district element 191.42 on same page). Bands A-H computed via statutory ratios. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Calculation of a Band D Charge - Fareham Borough Council
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)..
Fareham area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Fareham
Official website: fareham.gov.uk
Planning department: 01329 236100 (verified 2026-09-27 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01329 236100
Departments
Planning pages: https://www.fareham.gov.uk/planning/contactus.aspx
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Fareham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Fareham for 2026/27 is £2,270.55 per year, which works out at about £189.21 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Fareham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Fareham are: Band A £1,513.70, Band B £1,765.98, Band C £2,018.27, Band D £2,270.55, Band E £2,775.12, Band F £3,279.68, Band G £3,784.25, Band H £4,541.10.
How much is Band A council tax in Fareham?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,513.70 in Fareham for 2026/27 — about £126.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Fareham?+
Band B costs £1,765.98 in Fareham for 2026/27 — about £147.17 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Fareham?+
Band C costs £2,018.27 in Fareham for 2026/27 — about £168.19 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Fareham?+
Band D costs £2,270.55 in Fareham for 2026/27 — about £189.21 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Fareham?+
Band E costs £2,775.12 in Fareham for 2026/27 — about £231.26 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Fareham?+
Band F costs £3,279.68 in Fareham for 2026/27 — about £273.31 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Fareham?+
Band G costs £3,784.25 in Fareham for 2026/27 — about £315.35 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Fareham?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,541.10 in Fareham for 2026/27 — about £378.43 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Fareham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Fareham changed by +4.9% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Fareham 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 Fareham?+
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 Fareham?+
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 Fareham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Calculation of a Band D Charge - Fareham Borough Council"), 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, “Fareham Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/fareham-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.