Hounslow Council band D council tax for 2026-27 is £2,186 a year, with the council's own element up 5.0% on 2025-26. That is £206 below the England average of £2,392. Bands A to H are fixed proportions of band D, and a single adult household pays 25% less. Source: official 2026-27 council tax schedules.
TL;DR · LAST REVIEWED 07 September 2026
- Hounslow Council band D is £2,186 for 2026-27, with the council's own element up 5.0% on 2025-26.
- Every band is a fixed share of band D: A pays £1,457, H pays £4,371.
- Direct Debit over 12 months is the cheapest way to spread the bill without changing the total.
- Check your band free before you challenge it; a review can move it up as well as down.
KEY FACTS
- Band D 2026-27: £2,186 a year (£219 a month over 10 instalments)
- Council's own element: +5.0% on 2025-26
- England average band D: £2,392
- Band A (lowest): £1,457; Band H (highest): £4,371
- Single adult discount: 25% off any band
How to contact Hounslow Council about council tax
Hounslow Council handles most council tax requests online, and its website is available at all times while the phone lines keep office hours. For a question about your own bill, have your council tax account number ready: it is printed on your bill.
| What you need | How | When |
|---|---|---|
| Speak to customer services | 020 8583 2000 | Mon to Thu 9am to 5pm, Fri 9am to 4.45pm |
| Pay by phone (automated) | 0300 7906 871, quoting the account or invoice number on your bill | 24 hours, 7 days |
| Pay online, set up Direct Debit | Paying your Council Tax | Any time |
| Check balance and bills | Council Tax online account (separate from the general council login) | Any time |
| Moving home, discounts, refunds, appeals | Contact us page, Council Tax section | Any time |
| Visit in person | Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB | Mon to Fri 9am to 5.30pm (reception closes 5pm) |
The payment line is automated and cannot answer account questions. Online card payments do not accept American Express, Diners Club or Electron. Details checked against hounslow.gov.uk on 18 September 2026; confirm on the council site before calling.
Council tax bands in Hounslow for 2026-27
The table below shows the full 2026-27 charge for every band set by Hounslow Council, the monthly amount if you pay over the standard ten instalments, and the figure after the 25% single person discount. Band D is the statutory reference point that every other band is calculated from.
| Band | Annual 2026-27 | Per month (10 instalments) | Single adult (25% off) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,457 | £146 | £1,093 |
| Band B | £1,700 | £170 | £1,275 |
| Band C | £1,943 | £194 | £1,457 |
| Band D | £2,186 | £219 | £1,639 |
| Band E | £2,671 | £267 | £2,003 |
| Band F | £3,157 | £316 | £2,368 |
| Band G | £3,643 | £364 | £2,732 |
| Band H | £4,371 | £437 | £3,278 |
Bands are set on 1 April 1991 property values by the Valuation Office Agency. The figures include county, police, fire and any adult social care precepts; parish precepts vary by area and can add to the total. You can pay over 12 months instead of 10 by asking the council before the year starts, which lowers the monthly figure but not the annual total.
How Hounslow compares
Hounslow Council sits £206 below the England average band D of £2,392. Over a year a band D household pays £2,186, or about £42 a week.
Official Hounslow Council services
These links open the GOV.UK page for Hounslow, which routes to the council's own site. Use them to sign in to your account, pay, or apply.
How to pay Hounslow Council council tax
Every billing authority offers the same core routes: Direct Debit (usually on a choice of dates, over 10 or 12 months), online card payment through the council's own portal using the account reference on your bill, automated telephone payment, standing order or bank transfer to the council's account, and cash or card at PayPoint or Post Office counters where the bill carries a barcode. Direct Debit is the route councils promote because missed payments are rarer and it qualifies for 12-month spreading. Your council tax reference number is printed at the top right of the paper bill and on any online account you register.
To find the official Hounslow Council council tax pages, payment portal and contact routes, use the GOV.UK council finder linked in the sources below rather than a search result: it always resolves to the council's own domain.
Discounts, reductions and exemptions
National rules apply in every area. A household with one adult gets a 25% discount. Full-time students, people under 18, apprentices on low pay, live-in carers and people with a severe mental impairment are disregarded when counting adults, and a property occupied only by disregarded people is usually exempt. Council Tax Reduction (Council Tax Support in some areas) is means tested and administered by Hounslow Council itself; it can cut a bill to zero for households on the lowest incomes, including many on Universal Credit. Empty and second homes are treated differently by each council, and many authorities now charge a premium of up to 100% on long-term empty homes and second homes.
Checking or challenging your band
Your band is set by the Valuation Office Agency, not the council. Check it free on GOV.UK. If neighbouring properties of the same size and age sit in a lower band you can ask the VOA for a review; a successful challenge is backdated to when you moved in, but a review can also move a band up.
Arrears and what happens if you miss a payment
A missed instalment triggers a reminder giving seven days to pay. If it is not paid, the right to pay by instalments can be lost and the full annual balance falls due, after which the council can apply for a liability order and use enforcement agents. If you cannot pay, contact Hounslow Council before the reminder stage: every authority can set up an arrangement, and Council Tax Reduction can be backdated in some circumstances.
RELATED GUIDES
DISCLAIMER
Council tax figures are taken from official 2026-27 schedules and may be revised by the authority. This page is information, not advice; confirm your own bill with your council.
Frequently asked questions
How much is band D council tax in Hounslow for 2026-27?
£2,186 a year, which is £219 a month over ten instalments or £182 over twelve.
Has Hounslow council tax gone up in 2026?
The council's own element of the bill rose 5.0% for 2026-27; the total band D bill including police, fire and any county precept is £2,186.
How do I pay Hounslow Council council tax?
By Direct Debit over 10 or 12 months, online card payment through the council portal with your account reference, automated phone line, bank transfer, or at PayPoint and Post Office counters if your bill has a barcode.
Who gets a discount on council tax in Hounslow?
Single adult households get 25% off. Students, under-18s, apprentices, live-in carers and people with a severe mental impairment are disregarded. Low-income households can apply to the council for Council Tax Reduction.
How do I check my council tax band in Hounslow?
Free on saa.gov.uk in Scotland or GOV.UK in England and Wales. Enter the postcode and select the property; the band shown is the one the council bills on.
SOURCES
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027 – accessed 07 September 2026
- GOV.UK: Find your local council (official council tax pages) – accessed 07 September 2026
- GOV.UK: Check your council tax band – accessed 07 September 2026
- GOV.UK: Apply for Council Tax Reduction – accessed 07 September 2026
Quick answers: Hounslow Council Tax
Quick answers from this guide, reviewed 24 September 2026
How do I contact Hounslow council tax?
Hounslow Council handles most council tax requests online, and its website is available at all times while phone lines keep office hours. Customer services can be reached on 020 8583 2000 Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.45pm. The automated payment line is 0300 7906 871, available 24 hours, and in-person visits go to Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB.
How much is council tax in Hounslow?
Hounslow Council band D council tax for 2026-27 is £2186 a year, which is £219 a month over ten instalments. Band A pays £1457 and band H pays £4371, since every band is a fixed share of band D. The England average band D figure is £2392, so Hounslow sits £206 below it.
How do I pay Hounslow council tax?
Payment routes include Direct Debit over 10 or 12 months, online card payment through the council portal using the account reference on the bill, automated telephone payment, standing order or bank transfer, and cash or card at PayPoint or Post Office counters where the bill carries a barcode. Direct Debit is promoted because missed payments are rarer and it qualifies for 12-month spreading.
Who gets a council tax discount in Hounslow?
A household with one adult gets a 25% discount. Full-time students, people under 18, apprentices on low pay, live-in carers and people with a severe mental impairment are disregarded when counting adults, and a property occupied only by disregarded people is usually exempt. Council Tax Reduction is means tested and administered by Hounslow Council itself, and can cut a bill to zero for households on the lowest incomes.
