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.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,587.65 | £132.30 |
| Band B | £1,852.26 | £154.35 |
| Band C | £2,116.87 | £176.41 |
| Band D | £2,381.48 | £198.46 |
| Band E | £2,910.69 | £242.56 |
| Band F | £3,439.91 | £286.66 |
| Band G | £3,969.13 | £330.76 |
| Band H | £4,762.95 | £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.
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: council+police (Hampshire & IoW PCC 290.46 Band D)+fire (Hampshire & IoW Fire & Rescue 92.84 Band D) as presented by council.
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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 £2,910.69, Band F £3,439.91, Band G £3,969.13, Band H £4,762.95.
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.
How much is Band H council tax in Southampton?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,762.95 in Southampton for 2026/27.
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: council+police (Hampshire & IoW PCC 290.46 Band D)+fire (Hampshire & IoW Fire & Rescue 92.84 Band D) as presented by council.
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.