Council Tax bands
What is my Council Tax band?
The amount of Council Tax that you have to pay is determined by the 'valuation banding' that is allocated to your property.
Your Council Tax bill shows which band your property is in.
You can also find out what Council Tax band you property is in by using the postcode search on GOV.UK.
Council Tax charges 2025-2026
Once you know your Council Tax band you can use the table below to find out how much Council Tax will cost for a year.
| Band | Southampton City Council core band charge | Police | Fire and Rescue | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | £1,268.76 | £183.64 | £58.56 | £1,510.96 |
| B | £1,480.22 | £214.25 | £68.32 | £1,762.79 |
| C | £1,691.68 | £244.85 | £78.08 | £2,014.61 |
| D | £1,903.14 | £275.46 | £87.84 | £2,266.44 |
| E | £2,326.06 | £336.67 | £107.36 | £2,770.09 |
| F | £2,748.98 | £397.89 | £126.88 | £3,273.75 |
| G | £3,171.90 | £459.10 | £146.40 | £3,777.40 |
| H | £3,806.28 | £550.92 | £175.68 | £4,532.88 |
Find out more about Council Tax.
How are Council Tax bands set?
The banding is assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) which is part of His Majesty's Revenues & Customs. The banding is not set by the council.
The VOA has published a video answering common questions on Council Tax. The video covers topics like how properties are banded and the evidence you need to challenge a band:
The current Council Tax bands in England have been in effect since 1993. Homes are allocated a band based on their value at 1 April 1991.
What to do if you think your Council Tax band is wrong.
