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Council tax in Plymouth

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Data as of: official 2026-27 council tax tables published 25 March 2026.

How much is council tax in Plymouth?

As of 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Plymouth is £2,442 a year, up 5.0% on last year. Band A is £1,628 and Band H £4,884. These are averages including the county, police, fire and parish or town council precepts; your bill depends on your band and parish.

Updated

Council tax by band in Plymouth, 2026-27

Valuation bands are set by law (Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 5 (bands and proportions)) on values at 1 April 1991. Amounts are the area average; published by band in the official table.
BandValue at 1 April 1991Proportion of Band DA year
AUp to £40,0006/9£1,628
B£40,001 to £52,0007/9£1,899
C£52,001 to £68,0008/9£2,171
D£68,001 to £88,0009/9£2,442
E£88,001 to £120,00011/9£2,984
F£120,001 to £160,00013/9£3,527
G£160,001 to £320,00015/9£4,070
HOver £320,00018/9£4,884

Don't know your band? You can check your council tax band on GOV.UK, and find your local council for its exact charges by parish.

More questions about council tax in Plymouth

How much has council tax gone up in Plymouth?

Up 5.0% on 2025-26, to an average £2,441.85 at Band D for 2026-27 (England: £2,391.52).

Source: MHCLG, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-25.

How much is Band A and Band H council tax in Plymouth?

£1,627.90 at Band A (6/9 of Band D) and £4,883.70 at Band H (18/9), fractions set by law.

Source: MHCLG, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-25.

Do second homes pay more council tax in Plymouth?

Yes: the council reported charging a second homes premium in its October 2025 council taxbase return.

Source: MHCLG, Council Taxbase 2025 in England, published 2025-11-06.

How much does it cost to buy a home in Plymouth?

The average home sold for £223,229 in August 2026, and a home mover paying the local average for movers, £260,833, pays £3,042 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Plymouth.

Nearby areas

Average Band D council tax, 2026-27
AreaAverage Band D
South Hams£2,615
West Devon£2,705
Cornwall£2,591
Teignbridge£2,643

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Questions

How much is council tax in Plymouth?
For 2026-27, the average Band D across Plymouth is £2,441.85 a year, including precepts. Band A £1,628, Band B £1,899, Band C £2,171, Band D £2,442, Band E £2,984, Band F £3,527, Band G £4,070, Band H £4,884 on average.
Why is my bill different from this figure?
The figures are averages across the area. Parish or town council precepts differ from place to place, and your band sets your share of Band D.

Sources

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; Welsh Government; The Scottish Government; legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives). Official 2026-27 tables published 25 March 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.