Council Tax in Braintree 2026/27
Braintree · Band D rate: £2,215.80/year
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Council Tax Rates by Band — Braintree 2026/27
| Band | 1991 value range | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | £1,477.20 | £123.10 |
| Band B | £40,001 – £52,000 | £1,723.40 | £143.62 |
| Band C | £52,001 – £68,000 | £1,969.60 | £164.13 |
| Band D(reference) | £68,001 – £88,000 | £2,215.80 | £184.65 |
| Band E | £88,001 – £120,000 | £2,708.20 | £225.68 |
| Band F | £120,001 – £160,000 | £3,200.60 | £266.72 |
| Band G | £160,001 – £320,000 | £3,693.00 | £307.75 |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | £4,431.60 | £369.30 |
Charges shown are for Braintree before any discounts or reductions. Single-person discount reduces the bill by 25%.
Band D Rate History — Braintree
| Year | Band D rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27(current) | £2,215.80 | +4.0% |
| 2025/26 | £2,130.02 | — |
About Council Tax in Braintree
Braintree Council charges £2,216 at Band D for 2026/27, below the national average. That's up 4.0% from £2,130 in 2025/26.
Nearby Councils — Band D Comparison
Epping Forest
£2,186.91/year at Band D
£28.89 vs Braintree
Uttlesford
£2,197.25/year at Band D
£18.55 vs Braintree
Tendring
£2,215.27/year at Band D
£0.53 vs Braintree
Mid Suffolk
£2,216.42/year at Band D
+£0.62 vs Braintree
Brentwood
£2,233.28/year at Band D
+£17.48 vs Braintree