Gravesham Borough Council council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-17+4.12% vs 2025/26Data confidence 100/100 (A)

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

BandAnnual chargeMonthly (÷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.

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.