Council Tax
Council Tax is your contribution to the many services we provide, such as collecting rubbish and providing housing, as well as providing funds for the police service, the fire service and schools and other services run by Hampshire County Council.
In this section, you can find out more about Council Tax such as how you can pay, how it is set, what happens if you don't pay and whether you can apply for any discounts.
| Band | Full Council Tax | Hampshire County Council | Hampshire County Council Social Care | Hampshire Police & Crime Commissioner | Hampshire Fire & Rescue | Fareham Borough Council | 2024 Council Tax - less 25% Single Resident Discount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | £1,375.61 | £874.88 | £147.28 | £174.31 | £55.23 | £123.91 | £1,031.71 | |
| B | £1,604.87 | £1,020.69 | £171.83 | £203.36 | £64.43 | £144.56 | £1,203.65 | |
| C | £1,834.14 | £1,166.51 | £196.37 | £232.41 | £73.64 | £165.21 | £1,375.61 | |
| D | £2,063.40 | £1,312.32 | £220.92 | £261.46 | £82.84 | £185.86 | £1,547.55 | |
| E | £2,521.93 | £1,603.95 | £270.01 | £319.56 | 101.25 | £227.16 | £1,891.45 | |
| F | £2,980.46 | £1,895.57 | £319.11 | £377.66 | £119.66 | £268.46 | £2,235.35 | |
| G | £3,439.01 | £2,187.20 | £368.20 | £435.77 | £138.07 | £309.77 | £2,579.26 | |
| H | £4,126.80 | £2,624.64 | £441.84 | £522.92 | £165.68 | £371.72 | £3,095.10 |
Fareham's part of the Council Tax increases
Following a consultation with residents living in the Fareham Borough, in early 2024, it has become clear that an increase in Council Tax is necessary to ensure that residents continue to receive the same high level of service they have come to expect. (Find details of how to take part in future consultations here.)
The Fair Funding Review has been deferred until at least the start of the 2025/26 financial year so we will not see any changes arising from this until the 2026/27 financial year and the chances are that finances for District Councils will not benefit from this review mainly due to pressures in other areas such as Adult Social Care and Education.
As well as potential funding reductions we must also plan for other budget pressures that will see spending increase over the next few years. There is an ongoing cost of the homelessness service provision, changing demand for parking income, Hampshire County Council's arrangement for waste & recycling, the emerging waste strategy from central Government, the increasing pressure of maintaining our own assets and managing our woodlands, all of which come at a cost to the Council. This all comes on top of the current cost of living crisis that has not only seen many households struggle but has also seen this Council experience cost increases due to high inflation.
Despite this increase, Fareham's part of the Council Tax continues to be one of the lowest district Council Taxes in the country; this is achieved by running our services more efficiently and by careful financial management.
Just over 9% of the total Council Tax you pay goes towards services provided by Fareham Borough Council. Fareham must set its Council Tax @ Band D; the charge for 2024/25 is £185.86 (£180.46 in 2023/24), an increase of £5.40 or 2.99%.