The 1979 Horsham District Council election took place on 3 May 1979 to elect members of Horsham District Council in England.

The Conservatives retained control of the council with 33 seats, a majority of 12.

The Independents had eight councillors elected, a decrease of three from last time.

Corp G. was elected in Henfield as a Conservative in 1976, when this seat was last contested.

Charman M. Ms. was elected unopposed as an Independent in 1976, when this seat was last contested.