The 1987 Horsham District Council election took place on 7 May 1987 to elect members of Horsham District Council in England.

[1] It was held on the same day as other local elections.

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

The SDP–Liberal Alliance won 6 seats and Independents won 4.

Prior to the election, the composition of the council was: After the election, the composition of the council was: