Thurrock Council Tax 2026/27: Bands, Charges, How to Pay and Discounts

Council tax across Thurrock, from Grays to Tilbury and South Ockendon, is billed by Thurrock Council. The council's pages are the authority for figures and rules, and they change each April, so use the links below to confirm before you pay or apply.

How much is council tax in Thurrock for 2026/27?

As published on the council's how much council tax you must pay page, the total 2026/27 bill for each band is:

• Band A: £1,503.12
• Band B: £1,753.64
• Band C: £2,004.16
• Band D: £2,254.68
• Band E: £2,755.72
• Band F: £3,256.76
• Band G: £3,757.80
• Band H: £4,509.36

The council says the overall increase for 2026/27 is 5.1%.

Who gets the money?

The page splits a bill between three bodies. For a Band D home, £1,886.85 is for the council, £275.31 for the police and £92.52 for the fire and rescue service. Together that is the £2,254.68 total. The council's share covers services such as the bins, parking, libraries and highways described in our other Thurrock guides.

What band is my home in?

Your band is set by the Valuation Office Agency, not by the council. GOV.UK's council tax bands page lets you look up the band for any home in England by address or postcode, and explains that you can challenge a band online or by emailing ctinbox@hmrc.gov.uk, with evidence. That page does not list the valuation ranges.

How do I pay?

The council's paying your council tax page recommends Direct Debit as the fastest and easiest way, and card payment is available online. The annual bill typically shows a first payment due on 10 April, with monthly payments for ten months until 10 January. You can ask for a 12-month spread from 10 April to 10 March instead. If a Direct Debit date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the council says payment is taken on the following Monday. Direct Debit carries a money back guarantee. If you have just moved, tell the council before making your first payment.

You can manage your account, see bills, check due dates and payment history, and set up a Direct Debit through the council's online My Account service.

What discounts can I get?

The discounts page says you get 25% off if you count as an adult for council tax and live alone. You can apply through My Account, and you should tell the council straight away when your circumstances change. Separate pages cover disabled person discounts and who counts as an adult. The council says that from 1 April 2023 it stopped the discount for properties undergoing major repairs and the empty property discount of up to one month.

The exemptions and premiums page covers, for example, a full exemption for eligible Thurrock-approved foster carers who meet its conditions, with details on empty and unoccupied properties on their own pages.

Is there help if I am on a low income?

Yes, Thurrock has a council tax support scheme. According to the council tax support page, it helps low-income households, owners and renters, including people receiving Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Pension Credit. The quickest way to apply is online through My Account, and the council posts a decision letter. Tell the council about any change that affects your claim.

What do I do when I move?

Use My Account to tell the council if you are moving to Thurrock, within Thurrock or away from it, as the changes to your circumstances page explains. Have your name, address, contact details and council tax account number to hand. The page does not state a deadline, but the council says you must tell it of changes that affect your bill, so do it promptly.

What if I fall behind?

The council has a page on recovery and enforcement, linked from its council tax page. If you are struggling, contact the council before a bill goes unpaid and ask about council tax support.