Torbay council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Torbay is £2,470.25 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.1% on 2025/26 and £79 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band B: 26% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,470.25 a year
- Council
- Torbay
- Type
- Unitary
- Region
- South West
- Rank
- the 119th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 11th cheapest of 27 councils in the South West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Torbay council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12. These are averages across the council area; your parish changes the exact figure (see below).
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,646.83 | £164.68 | £137.24 |
| Band B | £1,921.31 | £192.13 | £160.11 |
| Band C | £2,195.78 | £219.58 | £182.98 |
| Band D | £2,470.25 | £247.03 | £205.85 |
| Band E | £3,019.19 | £301.92 | £251.60 |
| Band F | £3,568.14 | £356.81 | £297.34 |
| Band G | £4,117.08 | £411.71 | £343.09 |
| Band H | £4,940.50 | £494.05 | £411.71 |
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 Torbay is split between 4 bodies. Torbay council's own share is £2,044.11, including £38.94 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Torbay council | £2,044.11 | 83% |
| Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner | £303.20 | 12% |
| Devon & Somerset fire and rescue | £109.68 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £13.26 | 1% |
Homes in each band
46% of the 69,000 homes in Torbay are in band A or B, and 6% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Council tax by parish in Torbay
1 parish and town councils in Torbay add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,456.99; add the parish share for your area. Other bands are the same fraction of Band D as above.
| Parish or town council | Parish share | Band D total | Change in parish share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham | £99.07 | £2,556.06 | +£19.32 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in Torbay
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. Torbay 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 leavers (Torbay Council care) under 25 living in Torbay: discretionary council tax discount |
Source: Torbay website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. Torbay Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in Torbay over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,470.25 |
| 2025/26 | £2,350.64 |
| 2024/25 | £2,242.85 |
| 2023/24 | £2,141.20 |
| 2022/23 | £2,036.63 |
| 2021/22 | £1,975.37 |
| 2020/21 | £1,880.56 |
| 2019/20 | £1,808.78 |
| 2018/19 | £1,737.95 |
| 2017/18 | £1,640.54 |
| 2016/17 | £1,569.73 |
| 2015/16 | £1,514.32 |
| 2014/15 | £1,508.88 |
| 2013/14 | £1,503.21 |
| 2012/13 | £1,498.76 |
| 2011/12 | £1,493.36 |
| 2010/11 | £1,493.38 |
| 2009/10 | £1,449.56 |
| 2008/09 | £1,393.02 |
| 2007/08 | £1,332.35 |
| 2006/07 | £1,270.78 |
| 2005/06 | £1,211.85 |
| 2004/05 | £1,154.92 |
| 2003/04 | £1,060.90 |
| 2002/03 | £946.98 |
| 2001/02 | £848.84 |
| 2000/01 | £791.54 |
| 1999/00 | £751.96 |
| 1998/99 | £645.26 |
| 1997/98 | £600.63 |
| 1996/97 | £567.86 |
| 1995/96 | £562.50 |
| 1994/95 | £552.38 |
| 1993/94 | £536.63 |
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 | +£144.97 | Compare |
| Teignbridge | £2,643.12 | +£172.87 | 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 Torbay?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,470.25 a year. Bands run from £1,646.83 (Band A) to £4,940.50 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band B council tax a month in Torbay?
Band B is £1,921.31 a year: £192.13 a month over 10 payments or £160.11 over 12. Band B is the most common band here (26% of homes).
How much did Torbay council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,350.64 in 2025/26 to £2,470.25 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.1% (£119.61).
Does Torbay charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Torbay 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 Torbay?
You pay Torbay council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, Devon & Somerset fire and rescue and Parish or town council. 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.