Exeter council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Exeter is £2,495.36 a year for 2026/27. That's up 4.8% on 2025/26 and £104 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band B: 25% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,495.36 a year
- Council
- Exeter
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South West
- Rank
- the 98th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 14th most expensive of 27 councils in the South West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Exeter council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,663.57 | £166.36 | £138.63 |
| Band B | £1,940.84 | £194.08 | £161.74 |
| Band C | £2,218.10 | £221.81 | £184.84 |
| Band D | £2,495.36 | £249.54 | £207.95 |
| Band E | £3,049.88 | £304.99 | £254.16 |
| Band F | £3,604.41 | £360.44 | £300.37 |
| Band G | £4,158.93 | £415.89 | £346.58 |
| Band H | £4,990.72 | £499.07 | £415.89 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Exeter is split between 4 bodies. Exeter council's own share is £191.31.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter council | £191.31 | 8% |
| Devon County Council | £1,891.17 | 76% |
| Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner | £303.20 | 12% |
| Devon & Somerset fire and rescue | £109.68 | 4% |
Homes in each band
47% of the 61,790 homes in Exeter are in band A or B, and 5% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Exeter
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Exeter also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year |
Source: Exeter website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. How Council Tax Reduction works.
Band D in Exeter over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,495.36 |
| 2025/26 | £2,379.90 |
| 2024/25 | £2,270.22 |
| 2023/24 | £2,167.61 |
| 2022/23 | £2,064.86 |
| 2021/22 | £2,002.89 |
| 2020/21 | £1,909.39 |
| 2019/20 | £1,838.14 |
| 2018/19 | £1,753.53 |
| 2017/18 | £1,670.82 |
| 2016/17 | £1,600.49 |
| 2015/16 | £1,544.21 |
| 2014/15 | £1,514.06 |
| 2013/14 | £1,484.51 |
| 2012/13 | £1,474.85 |
| 2011/12 | £1,469.57 |
| 2010/11 | £1,469.57 |
| 2009/10 | £1,432.53 |
| 2008/09 | £1,387.64 |
| 2007/08 | £1,329.14 |
| 2006/07 | £1,271.21 |
| 2005/06 | £1,214.15 |
| 2004/05 | £1,172.08 |
| 2003/04 | £1,105.26 |
| 2002/03 | £932.93 |
| 2001/02 | £847.96 |
| 2000/01 | £792.72 |
| 1999/00 | £749.17 |
| 1998/99 | £684.78 |
| 1997/98 | £595.41 |
| 1996/97 | £562.37 |
| 1995/96 | £570.38 |
| 1994/95 | £562.50 |
| 1993/94 | £543.38 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Devon | £2,595.46 | +£100.10 | Compare |
| Teignbridge | £2,643.12 | +£147.76 | Compare |
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Exeter?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,495.36 a year. Bands run from £1,663.57 (Band A) to £4,990.72 (Band H).
How much is Band B council tax a month in Exeter?
Band B is £1,940.84 a year: £194.08 a month over 10 payments or £161.74 over 12. Band B is the most common band here (25% of homes).
How much did Exeter council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,379.90 in 2025/26 to £2,495.36 in 2026/27, an increase of 4.8% (£115.46).
Does Exeter charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Exeter charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Exeter?
You pay Exeter council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Devon County Council, Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner and Devon & Somerset fire and rescue. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.