England · Council tax 2026/27
Southampton City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Southampton for 2026/27 is £2,381.48 a year — about £198.46 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 22.7% 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 | £1,510.90 | £1,587.65 | +5.08% | £132.30 |
| Band B | £1,762.71 | £1,852.26 | +5.08% | £154.35 |
| Band C | £2,014.53 | £2,116.87 | +5.08% | £176.41 |
| Band D | £2,266.35 | £2,381.48 | +5.08% | £198.46 |
| Band E | £2,769.98 | £2,910.70 | +5.08% | £242.56 |
| Band F | £3,273.62 | £3,439.92 | +5.08% | £286.66 |
| Band G | £3,777.25 | £3,969.13 | +5.08% | £330.76 |
| Band H | £4,532.70 | £4,762.96 | +5.08% | £396.91 |
Unparished urban authority.
Southampton City Council element includes ASC precept; overall increase 5.08%
Band A breakdown confirmed from southampton.gov.uk snippet: SCC 1332.12 + Police 193.64 + Fire 61.89 = 1587.65. Band D total 2381.48 confirmed (5.08% increase council-stated). Remaining bands computed using statutory ratios. COLLECTED VIA SEARCH SNIPPETS (no direct fetch) - flag for verification. Second-pass verification 2026-06-11: CONFIRMED against primary source. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax and Business Rates 2026-27 | Southampton City Council
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)..
Southampton area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Southampton fees & charges
Source: Apply for a new residents' permit | Southampton City Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Landlord licensing in Southampton
| Scheme | Area | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| additional | Nine wards (smaller HMOs under 5 occupants and HMOs in purpose-built blocks) | active | — |
| mandatory hmo | Whole district | active | £960.00 |
If your property is in a designated area you may need a licence to let it. Source: Criteria for house in multiple occupation (HMO) licensing | Southampton City Council — verified 2026-10-03.
Southampton council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~965 second homes could raise an estimated £2,298,128/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 Southampton
Official website: southampton.gov.uk
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Southampton in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Southampton for 2026/27 is £2,381.48 per year, which works out at about £198.46 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Southampton for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Southampton are: Band A £1,587.65, Band B £1,852.26, Band C £2,116.87, Band D £2,381.48, Band E £2,910.70, Band F £3,439.92, Band G £3,969.13, Band H £4,762.96.
How much is Band A council tax in Southampton?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,587.65 in Southampton for 2026/27 — about £132.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Southampton?+
Band B costs £1,852.26 in Southampton for 2026/27 — about £154.35 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Southampton?+
Band C costs £2,116.87 in Southampton for 2026/27 — about £176.41 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Southampton?+
Band D costs £2,381.48 in Southampton for 2026/27 — about £198.46 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Southampton?+
Band E costs £2,910.70 in Southampton for 2026/27 — about £242.56 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Southampton?+
Band F costs £3,439.92 in Southampton for 2026/27 — about £286.66 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Southampton?+
Band G costs £3,969.13 in Southampton for 2026/27 — about £330.76 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Southampton?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,762.96 in Southampton for 2026/27 — about £396.91 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Southampton for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Southampton changed by +5.08% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Southampton 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 Southampton?+
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 Southampton?+
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 Southampton council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax and Business Rates 2026-27 | Southampton City Council"), 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, “Southampton City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/southampton/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.