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Council tax in Southampton, 2026/27
A Band D home in Southampton pays £2,381.48 this year, on average, up £115.04 (5.1%) on 2025/26. Southampton Council keeps £1,998.18 (84%); the rest goes to Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner (£290.46) and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Authority (£92.84).
Who gets your Band D bill
Southampton Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Southampton Council (its own share)£1,998.18
- Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner£290.46
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Authority£92.84
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Council | £1,998.18 | 83.9% | +£95.04 | 5.0% |
| Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £290.46 | 12.2% | +£15.00 | 5.4% |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Authority | £92.84 | 3.9% | +£5.00 | 5.7% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,381.48 | 100% | +£115.04 | 5.1% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £115.04 a year. Southampton Council’s own share rose £95.04; Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.