Council Tax in Reading 2026/27
Reading · Band D rate: £2,612.77/year
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Council Tax Rates by Band — Reading 2026/27
| Band | 1991 value range | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | £1,741.85 | £145.15 |
| Band B | £40,001 – £52,000 | £2,032.15 | £169.35 |
| Band C | £52,001 – £68,000 | £2,322.46 | £193.54 |
| Band D(reference) | £68,001 – £88,000 | £2,612.77 | £217.73 |
| Band E | £88,001 – £120,000 | £3,193.39 | £266.12 |
| Band F | £120,001 – £160,000 | £3,774.00 | £314.50 |
| Band G | £160,001 – £320,000 | £4,354.62 | £362.88 |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | £5,225.54 | £435.46 |
Charges shown are for Reading before any discounts or reductions. Single-person discount reduces the bill by 25%.
Band D Rate History — Reading
| Year | Band D rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27(current) | £2,612.77 | +5.1% |
| 2025/26 | £2,487.10 | — |
About Council Tax in Reading
Reading Council charges £2,613 at Band D for 2026/27, above the national average. That's up 5.1% from £2,487 in 2025/26.
Nearby Councils — Band D Comparison
Windsor and Maidenhead
£1,916.22/year at Band D
£696.55 vs Reading
Bracknell Forest
£2,171.05/year at Band D
£441.72 vs Reading
Eastleigh
£2,205.12/year at Band D
£407.65 vs Reading
Basingstoke and Deane
£2,224.83/year at Band D
£387.94 vs Reading
East Hampshire
£2,230.33/year at Band D
£382.44 vs Reading