Plymouth council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Plymouth is £2,441.85 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.0% on 2025/26 and £50 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band A: 39% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,441.85 a year
- Council
- Plymouth
- Type
- Unitary
- Region
- South West
- Rank
- the 148th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 9th cheapest of 27 councils in the South West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Plymouth 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 | £1,627.90 | £162.79 | £135.66 |
| Band B | £1,899.22 | £189.92 | £158.27 |
| Band C | £2,170.53 | £217.05 | £180.88 |
| Band D | £2,441.85 | £244.19 | £203.49 |
| Band E | £2,984.48 | £298.45 | £248.71 |
| Band F | £3,527.12 | £352.71 | £293.93 |
| Band G | £4,069.75 | £406.98 | £339.15 |
| Band H | £4,883.70 | £488.37 | £406.98 |
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 Plymouth is split between 3 bodies. Plymouth council's own share is £2,028.97, including £38.65 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth council | £2,028.97 | 83% |
| Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner | £303.20 | 12% |
| Devon & Somerset fire and rescue | £109.68 | 4% |
Homes in each band
66% of the 123,400 homes in Plymouth are in band A or B, and 2% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Plymouth
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. Plymouth 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; 200% premium after 5 years; 300% premium after 10 years |
| Local discounts | Care leaver discount for Plymouth care leavers under 25 living in Plymouth |
Source: Plymouth website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Plymouth Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Plymouth over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,441.85 |
| 2025/26 | £2,325.42 |
| 2024/25 | £2,214.87 |
| 2023/24 | £2,111.56 |
| 2022/23 | £2,008.23 |
| 2021/22 | £1,979.91 |
| 2020/21 | £1,884.65 |
| 2019/20 | £1,813.14 |
| 2018/19 | £1,742.67 |
| 2017/18 | £1,665.32 |
| 2016/17 | £1,599.81 |
| 2015/16 | £1,568.47 |
| 2014/15 | £1,537.86 |
| 2013/14 | £1,507.86 |
| 2012/13 | £1,478.32 |
| 2011/12 | £1,473.04 |
| 2010/11 | £1,473.04 |
| 2009/10 | £1,428.11 |
| 2008/09 | £1,363.07 |
| 2007/08 | £1,295.31 |
| 2006/07 | £1,234.80 |
| 2005/06 | £1,176.34 |
| 2004/05 | £1,120.52 |
| 2003/04 | £1,046.17 |
| 2002/03 | £895.50 |
| 2001/02 | £789.62 |
| 2000/01 | £764.47 |
| 1999/00 | £701.89 |
| 1998/99 | £645.49 |
| 1997/98 | £678.68 |
| 1996/97 | £649.78 |
| 1995/96 | £621.00 |
| 1994/95 | £603.00 |
| 1993/94 | £564.75 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hams | £2,615.22 | +£173.37 | 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 Plymouth?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,441.85 a year. Bands run from £1,627.90 (Band A) to £4,883.70 (Band H).
How much is Band A council tax a month in Plymouth?
Band A is £1,627.90 a year: £162.79 a month over 10 payments or £135.66 over 12. Band A is the most common band here (39% of homes).
How much did Plymouth council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,325.42 in 2025/26 to £2,441.85 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.0% (£116.43).
Does Plymouth charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
You pay Plymouth council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by 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.