Council tax (Band D) in Kent
Kent’s 13 areas ranked — lowest council tax. Every figure from ONS (ONSPD wards/parishes/constituencies) + GOV.UK council tax 2026/27 (MHCLG) + council political control, 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Council tax (Band D) (£/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medway | £2,319 |
| 2 | Dartford | £2,332 |
| 3 | Ashford | £2,343 |
| 4 | Swale | £2,356 |
| 5 | Tunbridge Wells | £2,361 |
| 6 | Dover | £2,371 |
| 7 | Gravesham | £2,389 |
| 8 | Tonbridge and Malling | £2,396 |
| 9 | Canterbury | £2,398 |
| 10 | Sevenoaks | £2,402 |
| 11 | Thanet | £2,423 |
| 12 | Maidstone | £2,454 |
| 13 | Folkestone and Hythe | £2,457 |
Source: ONS (ONSPD wards/parishes/constituencies) + GOV.UK council tax 2026/27 (MHCLG) + council political control · 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). Ranked lowest first.
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