England · Council tax 2026/27
Swale Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Swale for 2026/27 is £2,405.65 a year — about £200.47 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 24.3% 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 | £1,537.21 | £1,603.77 | +4.33% | £133.65 |
| Band B | £1,793.41 | £1,871.06 | +4.33% | £155.92 |
| Band C | £2,049.61 | £2,138.36 | +4.33% | £178.20 |
| Band D | £2,305.81 | £2,405.65 | +4.33% | £200.47 |
| Band E | £2,818.21 | £2,940.24 | +4.33% | £245.02 |
| Band F | £3,330.61 | £3,474.83 | +4.33% | £289.57 |
| Band G | £3,843.02 | £4,009.42 | +4.33% | £334.12 |
| Band H | £4,611.62 | £4,811.30 | +4.33% | £400.94 |
Swale has many parished areas; 'All other parts' is the non-parished baseline (lowest total). Notice signed by Lisa Fillery, CFO, 21 February 2026.
KCC element includes adult social care precept
Band D total 2356.32 read directly from council website ('All other parts' row). pct_change_yoy=4.13 computed from council's own page: 2025-26 'All other parts' D=2262.84, 2026-27 D=2356.32. Bands A=1570.88, C=2094.51, F=3403.57 verified correct. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://swale.gov.uk/your-council/performance-and-transparency/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 2026-06-17. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Swale area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Swale
Departments
planning: Development Management: online form, or customer service 01795 417850. Mid Kent Planning Support 01622 602736 (Mon-Thu 3-5pm, Fri 2:30-4:30pm; planningsupport@midkent.gov.uk is not on swale.gov.uk so not recorded).
council tax: 01795 417272
benefits: 01795 417555
environmental health: 01622 602460
building control: 01634 331133
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Swale in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Swale for 2026/27 is £2,405.65 per year, which works out at about £200.47 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Swale for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Swale are: Band A £1,603.77, Band B £1,871.06, Band C £2,138.36, Band D £2,405.65, Band E £2,940.24, Band F £3,474.83, Band G £4,009.42, Band H £4,811.30.
How much is Band A council tax in Swale?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,603.77 in Swale for 2026/27 — about £133.65 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Swale?+
Band B costs £1,871.06 in Swale for 2026/27 — about £155.92 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Swale?+
Band C costs £2,138.36 in Swale for 2026/27 — about £178.20 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Swale?+
Band D costs £2,405.65 in Swale for 2026/27 — about £200.47 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Swale?+
Band E costs £2,940.24 in Swale for 2026/27 — about £245.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Swale?+
Band F costs £3,474.83 in Swale for 2026/27 — about £289.57 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Swale?+
Band G costs £4,009.42 in Swale for 2026/27 — about £334.12 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Swale?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,811.30 in Swale for 2026/27 — about £400.94 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Swale for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Swale changed by +4.33% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Swale 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 Swale?+
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 Swale?+
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 Swale 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 2026-06-17. 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, “Swale Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/swale-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.