England · Council tax 2026/27
Gravesham Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Gravesham for 2026/27 is £2,408.24 a year — about £200.69 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 24% 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 | £1,542.11 | £1,605.49 | +4.11% | £133.79 |
| Band B | £1,799.14 | £1,873.08 | +4.11% | £156.09 |
| Band C | £2,056.15 | £2,140.66 | +4.11% | £178.39 |
| Band D | £2,313.17 | £2,408.24 | +4.11% | £200.69 |
| Band E | £2,827.20 | £2,943.40 | +4.11% | £245.28 |
| Band F | £3,341.24 | £3,478.57 | +4.11% | £289.88 |
| Band G | £3,855.28 | £4,013.73 | +4.11% | £334.48 |
| Band H | £4,626.34 | £4,816.48 | +4.11% | £401.37 |
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. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
About Council Tax - Gravesham Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-17. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Gravesham area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Gravesham council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~15 second homes could raise an estimated £36,124/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 Gravesham
Official website: gravesham.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01474 337000
Departments
council tax: council.tax@gravesham.gov.uk
licensing: licensing@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 £2,408.24 per year, which works out at about £200.69 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 £1,605.49, Band B £1,873.08, Band C £2,140.66, Band D £2,408.24, Band E £2,943.40, Band F £3,478.57, Band G £4,013.73, Band H £4,816.48.
How much is Band A council tax in Gravesham?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,605.49 in Gravesham for 2026/27 — about £133.79 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Gravesham?+
Band B costs £1,873.08 in Gravesham for 2026/27 — about £156.09 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Gravesham?+
Band C costs £2,140.66 in Gravesham for 2026/27 — about £178.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Gravesham?+
Band D costs £2,408.24 in Gravesham for 2026/27 — about £200.69 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Gravesham?+
Band E costs £2,943.40 in Gravesham for 2026/27 — about £245.28 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Gravesham?+
Band F costs £3,478.57 in Gravesham for 2026/27 — about £289.88 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Gravesham?+
Band G costs £4,013.73 in Gravesham for 2026/27 — about £334.48 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Gravesham?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,816.48 in Gravesham for 2026/27 — about £401.37 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Gravesham for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Gravesham changed by +4.11% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Gravesham 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 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.