Council Tax in KentLocal Authorities Ranked
Average Band D council tax in Kent ranges from £2,329 in Medway to £2,539 in Folkestone and Hythe for 2026-27.
All 13 local authorities in Kent, ranked by average band d council tax. Data: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2026-27), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Average Band D council tax |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folkestone and Hythe | £2,538.75 |
| 2 | Sevenoaks | £2,522.36 |
| 3 | Maidstone | £2,502.59 |
| 4 | Thanet | £2,490.90 |
| 5 | Tonbridge and Malling | £2,471.83 |
| 6 | Dover | £2,461.74 |
| 7 | Tunbridge Wells | £2,446.15 |
| 8 | Canterbury | £2,419.33 |
| 9 | Ashford | £2,410.16 |
| 10 | Gravesham | £2,408.24 |
| 11 | Swale | £2,405.65 |
| 12 | Dartford | £2,375.15 |
| 13 | Medway | £2,328.55 |