England · Council tax 2026/27
Swale Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Swale for 2026/27 is £2,356.32 a year — about £196.36 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,570.88 | £130.91 |
| Band B | £1,832.69 | £152.72 |
| Band C | £2,094.51 | £174.54 |
| Band D | £2,356.32 | £196.36 |
| Band E | £2,879.95 | £240.00 |
| Band F | £3,403.57 | £283.63 |
| Band G | £3,927.20 | £327.27 |
| Band H | £4,712.64 | £392.72 |
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.
Source
Council Tax - Performance and Transparency - Swale Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-17. Figure includes: council+police+fire (SBC+KCC+Kent Police+Kent Fire), 'All other parts' non-parished row.
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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 £2,356.32 per year, which works out at about £196.36 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 £1,570.88, Band B £1,832.69, Band C £2,094.51, Band D £2,356.32, Band E £2,879.95, Band F £3,403.57, Band G £3,927.20, Band H £4,712.64.
How much is Band A council tax in Swale?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,570.88 in Swale for 2026/27, about £130.91 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Swale?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,712.64 in Swale for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Swale for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Swale changed by +4.13% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Swale council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire (SBC+KCC+Kent Police+Kent Fire), 'All other parts' non-parished row.
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 ("Council Tax - Performance and Transparency - Swale Borough Council"), 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.