England · Council tax 2026/27
Reading Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Reading for 2026/27 is £2,612.77 a year — about £217.73 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.8% 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 | £1,658.12 | £1,741.85 | +5.05% | £145.15 |
| Band B | £1,934.46 | £2,032.15 | +5.05% | £169.35 |
| Band C | £2,210.81 | £2,322.46 | +5.05% | £193.54 |
| Band D | £2,487.17 | £2,612.77 | +5.05% | £217.73 |
| Band E | £3,039.88 | £3,193.39 | +5.05% | £266.12 |
| Band F | £3,592.57 | £3,774.00 | +5.05% | £314.50 |
| Band G | £4,145.28 | £4,354.62 | +5.05% | £362.89 |
| Band H | £4,974.34 | £5,225.54 | +5.05% | £435.46 |
Unitary unparished urban authority. No parish precepts.
Council element increased 4.99% including 2% Adult Social Care precept
Band D 2223.18 confirmed from reading.gov.uk search snippet. Bands other than D computed using statutory ratios. COLLECTED VIA SEARCH SNIPPETS (no direct fetch) - flag for verification. Second-pass verification 2026-06-11: CONFIRMED against primary source. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.reading.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-bands/. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
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)..
Reading area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Reading
Switchboard: 0118 937 3787
Departments
council tax: 0118 937 3727
benefits: 0118 937 3707
housing: 0118 937 3757
licensing: licensing@reading.gov.uk
parking: 0118 937 3767
electoral services: 0118 937 3717
adult social care: 0118 937 3747
children services: 0118 937 3641
planning: Page lists only the switchboard number for planning; no dedicated line
environmental health: Page lists only the switchboard number; no dedicated line
waste recycling: Page lists only the switchboard number; no dedicated line
Planning pages: https://www.reading.gov.uk/contact-us/main-contact-details/
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Reading in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Reading for 2026/27 is £2,612.77 per year, which works out at about £217.73 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Reading for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Reading are: Band A £1,741.85, Band B £2,032.15, Band C £2,322.46, Band D £2,612.77, Band E £3,193.39, Band F £3,774.00, Band G £4,354.62, Band H £5,225.54.
How much is Band A council tax in Reading?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,741.85 in Reading for 2026/27 — about £145.15 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Reading?+
Band B costs £2,032.15 in Reading for 2026/27 — about £169.35 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Reading?+
Band C costs £2,322.46 in Reading for 2026/27 — about £193.54 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Reading?+
Band D costs £2,612.77 in Reading for 2026/27 — about £217.73 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Reading?+
Band E costs £3,193.39 in Reading for 2026/27 — about £266.12 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Reading?+
Band F costs £3,774.00 in Reading for 2026/27 — about £314.50 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Reading?+
Band G costs £4,354.62 in Reading for 2026/27 — about £362.89 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Reading?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,225.54 in Reading for 2026/27 — about £435.46 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Reading for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Reading changed by +5.05% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Reading 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 Reading?+
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 Reading?+
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 Reading council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), 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, “Reading Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/reading-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.