West Devon council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Devon is £2,705.33 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.1% on 2025/26 and £314 more than the England average. Most homes here are in band B: 25% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,705.33 a year
- Council
- West Devon
- Type
- Shire district
- Region
- South West
- Rank
- the 8th most expensive of 296 councils in England
the 3rd most expensive of 27 councils in the South West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
West Devon 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 | £1,803.55 | £180.36 | £150.30 |
| Band B | £2,104.15 | £210.42 | £175.35 |
| Band C | £2,404.74 | £240.47 | £200.40 |
| Band D | £2,705.33 | £270.53 | £225.44 |
| Band E | £3,306.51 | £330.65 | £275.54 |
| Band F | £3,907.70 | £390.77 | £325.64 |
| Band G | £4,508.88 | £450.89 | £375.74 |
| Band H | £5,410.66 | £541.07 | £450.89 |
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 West Devon is split between 5 bodies. West Devon council's own share is £277.46.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| West Devon council | £277.46 | 10% |
| Devon County Council | £1,891.17 | 70% |
| Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner | £303.20 | 11% |
| Devon & Somerset fire and rescue | £109.68 | 4% |
| Parish or town council (average) | £123.82 | 5% |
Homes in each band
38% of the 27,690 homes in West Devon are in band A or B, and 11% 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 West Devon
43 parish and town councils in West Devon add their own charge. Band D without any parish is £2,581.51; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaworthy | £64.66 | £2,646.17 | +£4.43 |
| Belstone | £29.66 | £2,611.17 | +£0.06 |
| Bere Ferrers | £102.45 | £2,683.96 | +£24.71 |
| Bondleigh | £2.97 | £2,584.48 | −£0.16 |
| Bratton Clovelly | £42.74 | £2,624.25 | +£0.29 |
| Brentor | £93.69 | £2,675.20 | +£8.32 |
| Bridestowe | £73.95 | £2,655.46 | +£35.57 |
| Broadwoodkelly | £21.41 | £2,602.92 | −£0.25 |
| Buckland Monachorum | £41.80 | £2,623.31 | +£1.13 |
| Chagford | £109.79 | £2,691.30 | +£15.94 |
| Coryton (grouped with Lewtrenchard, Marystow and Thrushelton into Lewdown grouped) | £28.89 | £2,610.40 | +£2.66 |
| Dartmoor Forest | £52.64 | £2,634.15 | +£1.71 |
| Drewsteignton | £33.50 | £2,615.01 | −£0.01 |
| Exbourne (grouped with Jacobstowe into Exbourne & Jacobstowe grouped) | £50.07 | £2,631.58 | +£1.14 |
| Germansweek | £82.26 | £2,663.77 | −£3.30 |
| Gulworthy | £34.80 | £2,616.31 | −£0.40 |
| Hatherleigh | £75.12 | £2,656.63 | +£3.58 |
| Highampton | £39.65 | £2,621.16 | +£0.00 |
| Horrabridge | £105.34 | £2,686.85 | +£5.31 |
| Inwardleigh | £32.63 | £2,614.14 | +£1.37 |
| Kelly | £9.01 | £2,590.52 | +£1.12 |
| Lamerton | £37.02 | £2,618.53 | +£1.07 |
| Lifton | £46.21 | £2,627.72 | +£6.76 |
| Lydford | £53.11 | £2,634.62 | −£0.69 |
| Mary Tavy | £73.59 | £2,655.10 | +£3.69 |
| Meavy (grouped with Sheepstor and Walkhampton into Burrator grouped) | £49.12 | £2,630.63 | +£7.19 |
| Meeth | £48.75 | £2,630.26 | +£9.24 |
| Milton Abbot (grouped with Bradstone and Dunterton into Milton Abbot grouped) | £21.88 | £2,603.39 | +£5.92 |
| North Tawton | £212.48 | £2,793.99 | +£7.21 |
| Northlew | £50.80 | £2,632.31 | +£3.27 |
| Okehampton Hamlets | £50.97 | £2,632.48 | +£0.44 |
| Okehampton Town | £204.57 | £2,786.08 | +£3.77 |
| Peter Tavy | £130.87 | £2,712.38 | −£10.12 |
| Sampford Courtenay | £48.51 | £2,630.02 | +£2.54 |
| Sampford Spiney (grouped with Whitchurch into Plasterdown grouped) | £23.23 | £2,604.74 | +£2.59 |
| Sourton | £59.57 | £2,641.08 | +£4.47 |
| South Tawton | £74.82 | £2,656.33 | +£22.32 |
| Spreyton | £30.35 | £2,611.86 | +£3.79 |
| Sticklepath | £53.80 | £2,635.31 | +£4.51 |
| Stowford | £31.86 | £2,613.37 | +£2.46 |
| Sydenham Damerel | £6.44 | £2,587.95 | −£0.72 |
| Tavistock | £260.92 | £2,842.43 | +£38.50 |
| Throwleigh | £38.70 | £2,620.21 | +£0.06 |
Parish shares from the government's council tax statistics for town and parish councils, 2026/27.
Discounts and premiums in West Devon
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. West Devon 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 | 100% discount for up to 1 month on substantially unfurnished empty homes; 50% discount for up to 12 months on homes uninhabitable due to structural alteration/major repair; Care leavers: no Council Tax until age 25 (introduced 2023); Discretionary exceptions to premiums (council guidance) |
Source: West Devon website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. West Devon Council Tax Reduction.
Band D in West Devon over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,705.33 |
| 2025/26 | £2,574.29 |
| 2024/25 | £2,457.05 |
| 2023/24 | £2,346.79 |
| 2022/23 | £2,230.64 |
| 2021/22 | £2,166.58 |
| 2020/21 | £2,066.87 |
| 2019/20 | £1,986.74 |
| 2018/19 | £1,896.23 |
| 2017/18 | £1,808.61 |
| 2016/17 | £1,736.13 |
| 2015/16 | £1,678.32 |
| 2014/15 | £1,643.45 |
| 2013/14 | £1,610.98 |
| 2012/13 | £1,601.20 |
| 2011/12 | £1,584.14 |
| 2010/11 | £1,585.54 |
| 2009/10 | £1,548.95 |
| 2008/09 | £1,501.70 |
| 2007/08 | £1,433.58 |
| 2006/07 | £1,368.72 |
| 2005/06 | £1,305.39 |
| 2004/05 | £1,255.02 |
| 2003/04 | £1,177.09 |
| 2002/03 | £1,002.65 |
| 2001/02 | £906.54 |
| 2000/01 | £875.46 |
| 1999/00 | £801.87 |
| 1998/99 | £743.95 |
| 1997/98 | £639.77 |
| 1996/97 | £603.18 |
| 1995/96 | £597.38 |
| 1994/95 | £585.00 |
| 1993/94 | £537.75 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Nearby councils
| Council | Band D | Difference | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torridge | £2,601.42 | −£103.91 | Compare |
| South Hams | £2,615.22 | −£90.11 | Compare |
| Mid Devon | £2,656.41 | −£48.92 | Compare |
| Teignbridge | £2,643.12 | −£62.21 | Compare |
| Cornwall | £2,590.93 | −£114.40 | 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 West Devon?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,705.33 a year. Bands run from £1,803.55 (Band A) to £5,410.66 (Band H). The exact figure depends on your parish or town council.
How much is Band B council tax a month in West Devon?
Band B is £2,104.15 a year: £210.42 a month over 10 payments or £175.35 over 12. Band B is the most common band here (25% of homes).
How much did West Devon council tax go up?
Band D rose from £2,574.29 in 2025/26 to £2,705.33 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.1% (£131.04).
Does West Devon charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. West Devon 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 West Devon?
You pay West Devon council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Devon County Council, 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.