England · Council tax 2026/27
Gravesham Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Gravesham for 2026/27 is £2,388.63 a year — about £199.05 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,592.42 | £132.70 |
| Band B | £1,857.82 | £154.82 |
| Band C | £2,123.23 | £176.94 |
| Band D | £2,388.63 | £199.05 |
| Band E | £2,919.44 | £243.29 |
| Band F | £3,450.24 | £287.52 |
| Band G | £3,981.05 | £331.75 |
| Band H | £4,777.26 | £398.11 |
Gravesend and Northfleet is non-parished. Other areas (Cobham, Higham, Luddesdown, Meopham, Shorne, Vigo) are parished with higher totals.
KCC element includes adult social care precept
Components: GBC=245.07, KCC=1758.60, Kent Police=285.15, Kent Fire=99.81. pct_change_yoy=4.12 computed from council's own page: 2025-26 Gravesend D=2294.16, 2026-27 D=2388.63. Bands C=2123.23 and F=3450.24 verified correct.
Source
About Council Tax - Gravesham Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-17. Figure includes: council+police+fire (GBC+KCC+Kent Police+Kent Fire), Gravesend and Northfleet non-parished.
Contacting Gravesham
Official website: gravesham.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Gravesham in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Gravesham for 2026/27 is £2,388.63 per year, which works out at about £199.05 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Gravesham for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Gravesham are: Band A £1,592.42, Band B £1,857.82, Band C £2,123.23, Band D £2,388.63, Band E £2,919.44, Band F £3,450.24, Band G £3,981.05, Band H £4,777.26.
How much is Band A council tax in Gravesham?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,592.42 in Gravesham for 2026/27, about £132.70 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Gravesham?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,777.26 in Gravesham for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Gravesham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Gravesham changed by +4.12% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Gravesham council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire (GBC+KCC+Kent Police+Kent Fire), Gravesend and Northfleet non-parished.
Can I pay less council tax in Gravesham?+
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 Gravesham?+
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 Gravesham council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("About Council Tax - Gravesham Borough Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-17. 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, “Gravesham Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/gravesham-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.