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Council tax in Reading, 2026/27
A Band D home in Reading pays £2,612.77 this year, on average, up £125.66 (5.1%) on 2025/26. Reading Council keeps £2,223.18 (85%); the rest goes to Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner (£298.28) and Berkshire Fire Authority (£91.31).
Who gets your Band D bill
Reading Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Reading Council (its own share)£2,223.18
- Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner£298.28
- Berkshire Fire Authority£91.31
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Council | £2,223.18 | 85.1% | +£105.66 | 5.0% |
| Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner | £298.28 | 11.4% | +£15.00 | 5.3% |
| Berkshire Fire Authority | £91.31 | 3.5% | +£5.00 | 5.8% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,612.77 | 100% | +£125.66 | 5.1% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £125.66 a year. Reading Council’s own share rose £105.66; Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner and Berkshire Fire Authority rose £20.00 between them.
Not your council?
Or pick it from the list. Bills are for Band D and two adults; other bands pay a fixed share of Band D, and someone living alone gets 25% off. From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities and Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities, 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.