Council tax · Reading
Council tax in Reading 2026-27: bands A to H per month
A Band D home in Reading pays £2,612.77 a year in council tax for 2026-27, about £217.73 a month.
Every band, per year and per month
| Band | Per year | Per month | Per month, 1 adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | £1,741.93 | £145.16 | £108.87 |
| B | £2,032.21 | £169.35 | £127.01 |
| C | £2,322.49 | £193.54 | £145.16 |
| D | £2,612.77 | £217.73 | £163.30 |
| E | £3,193.33 | £266.11 | £199.58 |
| F | £3,773.88 | £314.49 | £235.87 |
| G | £4,354.70 | £362.89 | £272.17 |
| H | £5,225.54 | £435.46 | £326.59 |
As of 2026-27, from gov.uk’s council tax levels statistics.
How council tax bands work
Every home in England sits in one of eight council tax bands, A to H, set by the Valuation Office Agency from a 1991 valuation. Band D is the reference band: the council publishes one Band D figure each year, and every other band is a fixed national share of it, from 6/9 for Band A up to double for Band H. That ratio is the same everywhere in England; only the Band D amount itself changes by council.
If a listing or a mortgage offer doesn’t state the band, GOV.UK’s Check your Council Tax band tool looks it up for free by postcode. A single adult living alone can claim a 25% discount directly from the council, it doesn’t apply automatically and it only reduces council tax, not energy or water.
Reading's Band D is the 270th lowest of 296 English councils. For how council tax fits into the full monthly cost of a rental, alongside energy and water, see what a rental really costs each month, or work out a specific home with the rent plus bills calculator.
Common questions
How much is Band D council tax in Reading?
Reading's Band D council tax for 2026-27 is £2,612.77 a year, or £217.73 a month. Every other band is a fixed share of that Band D figure, set nationally: Band A is 6/9, Band H is double.
How do I find my home's council tax band?
Use GOV.UK's Check your Council Tax band tool (gov.uk/council-tax-bands) and search by postcode. It lists the band for every home on the street, going back to the 1991 valuation the bands are based on.
Can I get a discount on council tax in Reading?
If you're the only adult living in the home, you can claim a 25% single-person discount from Reading council directly, it isn't automatic. Full-time students and some other groups may qualify for further discounts or exemptions.