England · Council tax 2026/27
Guildford Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Guildford for 2026/27 is £2,501.18 a year — about £208.43 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,667.46 | £138.96 |
| Band B | £1,945.36 | £162.11 |
| Band C | £2,223.28 | £185.27 |
| Band D | £2,501.18 | £208.43 |
| Band E | £3,057.00 | £254.75 |
| Band F | £3,612.82 | £301.07 |
| Band G | £4,168.64 | £347.39 |
| Band H | £5,002.36 | £416.86 |
Wholly parished. Figures for Guildford Town Area / Wisley (nil-parish base). Parish range to Seale & Sands 2678.05.
SCC combined 1938.42. No separate fire precept.
Band table read from charges page; district element 210.19 from GBC budget PDF. Ratio check passed.
Source
Council tax charges 2026-27 - Guildford Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-16. Figure includes: GBC 210.19 + SCC (incl ASC) 1938.42 + Surrey Police 352.57.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Guildford in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Guildford for 2026/27 is £2,501.18 per year, which works out at about £208.43 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Guildford for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Guildford are: Band A £1,667.46, Band B £1,945.36, Band C £2,223.28, Band D £2,501.18, Band E £3,057.00, Band F £3,612.82, Band G £4,168.64, Band H £5,002.36.
How much is Band A council tax in Guildford?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,667.46 in Guildford for 2026/27, about £138.96 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Guildford?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £5,002.36 in Guildford for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Guildford for 2026/27?+
Guildford did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the Guildford council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: GBC 210.19 + SCC (incl ASC) 1938.42 + Surrey Police 352.57.
Can I pay less council tax in Guildford?+
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 Guildford?+
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 Guildford council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax charges 2026-27 - Guildford Borough Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-16. 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, “Guildford Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/guildford-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.