Caerphilly Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Caerphilly is £2,082.88 for 2026/27, up 6.5% (£126.68) on last year. That is £200.20 below the Wales average of £2,283.08 — the 2nd lowest of 22 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (33%), so the average bill per home is about £1,829.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Welsh principal council · Official Wales government statistics
Caerphilly council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (2003) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | £1,388.59 | £138.86 | £115.72 | £1,041.44 | 15,610 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | £1,620.02 | £162.00 | £135.00 | £1,215.01 | 26,950 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | £1,851.45 | £185.14 | £154.29 | £1,388.59 | 18,980 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | £2,082.88 | £208.29 | £173.57 | £1,562.16 | 9,600 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | £2,545.74 | £254.57 | £212.15 | £1,909.31 | 6,880 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | £3,008.60 | £300.86 | £250.72 | £2,256.45 | 2,450 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | £3,471.47 | £347.15 | £289.29 | £2,603.60 | 840 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | £4,165.76 | £416.58 | £347.15 | £3,124.32 | 90 |
| I | More than £424,000 | £4,860.05 | £486.01 | £405.00 | £3,645.04 | 80 |
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Where your Caerphilly council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Caerphilly but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,082.88 Band D charge, £1,658.17 (80%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county/county borough council, police and crime commissioner, community council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| County/county borough council | £1,658.17 | 79.6% | £1,289.69 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £403.53 | 19.4% | £313.86 |
| Community council (average) | £21.18 | 1.0% | £16.47 |
- County/county borough council £1,658 79.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £404 19.4%
- Community council (average) £21 1.0%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Caerphilly; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Caerphilly council tax history
Band D in Caerphilly has risen from £1,233.32 in 2016/17 to £2,082.88 in 2026/27 — 69% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 35.8%, the 8th biggest increase of 22 councils in Wales.
- Caerphilly Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,082.88 | +6.5% | £1,620.02 |
| 2025/26 | £1,956.20 | +7.9% | £1,521.49 |
| 2024/25 | £1,813.00 | +7.1% | £1,410.11 |
| 2023/24 | £1,693.31 | +7.7% | £1,317.02 |
| 2022/23 | £1,572.95 | +2.6% | £1,223.41 |
| 2021/22 | £1,533.31 | +4.2% | £1,192.57 |
| 2020/21 | £1,471.31 | +5.1% | £1,144.35 |
| 2019/20 | £1,399.67 | +7.0% | £1,088.63 |
| 2018/19 | £1,308.71 | +4.5% | £1,017.89 |
| 2017/18 | £1,252.40 | +1.5% | £974.09 |
| 2016/17 | £1,233.32 | – | £959.25 |
Homes by council tax band in Caerphilly
Caerphilly has 81,480 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 52% are in Bands A or B, so for most households the real bill is well below the Band D figure. The most common band is B, which costs £1,620.02 a year (£162.00 a month over 10 instalments).
Caerphilly compared with Wales
Caerphilly is the 2nd cheapest of 22 councils in Wales, where the average Band D across councils is £2,326.14 (£243.26 more than here). Cheapest: Cardiff (£2,013.18); most expensive: Merthyr Tydfil (£2,593.60).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | £2,013.18 | +4.5% |
| Caerphilly | £2,082.88 | +6.5% |
| Newport | £2,088.48 | +5.3% |
| Torfaen | £2,155.68 | +4.7% |
| Pembrokeshire | £2,166.15 | +5.2% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Caerphilly drops from £1,620.02 to £1,215.01.
- Council Tax Reduction: Caerphilly runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits under the national Welsh scheme.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Caerphilly's 6.5% rise compares with a Wales average of 5.2%. Welsh councils have no referendum cap; rises are set locally each February.
Caerphilly's premiums start after two years empty
Caerphilly introduced premiums on 1 April 2025. Second homes pay a 100% premium. Long-term empty homes pay nothing extra until they have been empty for two years. The premium then rises the longer a home stays empty. The Welsh Government's 2026/27 returns show 129 Caerphilly homes on a 100% premium, 86 on 200% and 167 on 300%. At the average Band D those bills are £4,165.76, £6,248.64 and £8,331.52. The Welsh Government's 2026/27 returns show 1,184 chargeable empty homes in Caerphilly and 207 second homes.
Banding scams and paying in Caerphilly
Caerphilly warns about cold callers who charge an upfront fee to "challenge" your band. You can query your band with the Valuation Office Agency for free, and you never need an agent. The council says any reduction can only be backdated up to six years, not to 1993 as some callers claim, and that bands can go up as well as down. The council never cold-calls for bank details.
About 70% of residents pay by Direct Debit. At Band D, Caerphilly's own charge is £1,658.17, one of the lowest county rates in Wales, plus £403.53 for Gwent Police.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Caerphilly?
£2,082.88 a year in 2026/27, or £208.29 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Caerphilly?
Band B: 26,950 of 81,480 homes (33%). A Band B bill is £1,620.02 in 2026/27.
How much has Caerphilly council tax gone up?
6.5% this year, from £1,956.20 to £2,082.88 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 69%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Caerphilly?
County/county borough council £1,658.17; Police and crime commissioner £403.53; Community council (average) £21.18 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
When does the empty homes premium start in Caerphilly?
Only once a home has been empty for at least two years. Before that, a long-term empty home pays the standard charge.
Do I need an agent to challenge my council tax band in Caerphilly?
No. The Valuation Office Agency checks bands for free. Caerphilly warns that firms charging upfront fees may be scams.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- Welsh Government: Council tax levels April 2026 to March 2027
- Welsh Government: Council tax levels 2026-27 data tables (XLSX)
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- Welsh Government: Council Tax reform
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Welsh Government / StatsWales: Composition of average band D council tax by billing authority
- Welsh Government: Council tax levels, April 2026 to March 2027
- Caerphilly County Borough Council – Council tax premiums
- Caerphilly County Borough Council – Council tax scams
- Caerphilly County Borough Council – Pay your council tax
- Welsh Government: Council Tax dwellings, April 2026 to March 2027