England · Council tax 2026/27
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 is £1,643.44 a year — about £136.95 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,095.63 | £91.30 |
| Band B | £1,278.23 | £106.52 |
| Band C | £1,460.84 | £121.74 |
| Band D | £1,643.44 | £136.95 |
| Band E | £2,008.65 | £167.39 |
| Band F | £2,373.85 | £197.82 |
| Band G | £2,739.07 | £228.26 |
| Band H | £3,286.88 | £273.91 |
Garden square levies extra for some properties
RBKC element +4.99% (2.99% + 2% ASC); ASC no longer shown separately
Split: RBKC 1132.93 + GLA 510.51. Page shows 2025/26 Band D 1569.46; 4.7% derived.
Source
Council Tax for 2026 to 2027 | RBKC
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: borough+GLA.
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Official website: rbkc.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Kensington and Chelsea in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27 is £1,643.44 per year, which works out at about £136.95 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Kensington and Chelsea are: Band A £1,095.63, Band B £1,278.23, Band C £1,460.84, Band D £1,643.44, Band E £2,008.65, Band F £2,373.85, Band G £2,739.07, Band H £3,286.88.
How much is Band A council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,095.63 in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27, about £91.30 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £3,286.88 in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Kensington and Chelsea for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Kensington and Chelsea changed by +4.7% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Kensington and Chelsea council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: borough+GLA.
Can I pay less council tax in Kensington and Chelsea?+
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 Kensington and Chelsea?+
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 Kensington and Chelsea council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax for 2026 to 2027 | RBKC"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. 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, “Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/royal-borough-of-kensington-and-chelsea/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.