Carmarthenshire Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Carmarthenshire is £2,351.20 for 2026/27, up 5.3% (£119.14) on last year. That is £68.12 above the Wales average of £2,283.08 — the 12th lowest of 22 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (27%), so the average bill per home is about £2,278.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Welsh principal council · Official Wales government statistics
Carmarthenshire council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (2003) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | £1,567.47 | £156.75 | £130.62 | £1,175.60 | 9,450 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | £1,828.71 | £182.87 | £152.39 | £1,371.53 | 24,590 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | £2,089.96 | £209.00 | £174.16 | £1,567.47 | 18,990 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | £2,351.20 | £235.12 | £195.93 | £1,763.40 | 14,770 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | £2,873.69 | £287.37 | £239.47 | £2,155.27 | 13,510 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | £3,396.18 | £339.62 | £283.01 | £2,547.13 | 6,760 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | £3,918.67 | £391.87 | £326.56 | £2,939.00 | 2,270 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | £4,702.40 | £470.24 | £391.87 | £3,526.80 | 300 |
| I | More than £424,000 | £5,486.13 | £548.61 | £457.18 | £4,114.60 | 70 |
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Where your Carmarthenshire council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Carmarthenshire but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,351.20 Band D charge, £1,830.97 (78%) 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 | £1,830.97 | 77.9% | £1,424.09 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £387.63 | 16.5% | £301.49 |
| Community council (average) | £132.60 | 5.6% | £103.13 |
- County/county borough council £1,831 77.9%
- Police and crime commissioner £388 16.5%
- Community council (average) £133 5.6%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Carmarthenshire; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Carmarthenshire council tax history
Band D in Carmarthenshire has risen from £1,392.22 in 2016/17 to £2,351.20 in 2026/27 — 69% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 35.9%, the 6th biggest increase of 22 councils in Wales.
- Carmarthenshire Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,351.20 | +5.3% | £1,828.71 |
| 2025/26 | £2,232.06 | +9.0% | £1,736.05 |
| 2024/25 | £2,048.03 | +7.3% | £1,592.91 |
| 2023/24 | £1,908.67 | +7.2% | £1,484.52 |
| 2022/23 | £1,779.92 | +2.9% | £1,384.38 |
| 2021/22 | £1,729.74 | +3.8% | £1,345.35 |
| 2020/21 | £1,666.84 | +5.0% | £1,296.43 |
| 2019/20 | £1,587.69 | +5.8% | £1,234.87 |
| 2018/19 | £1,500.35 | +4.6% | £1,166.94 |
| 2017/18 | £1,434.87 | +3.1% | £1,116.01 |
| 2016/17 | £1,392.22 | – | £1,082.84 |
Homes by council tax band in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire has 90,710 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 38% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £1,828.71 a year (£182.87 a month over 10 instalments).
Carmarthenshire compared with Wales
Carmarthenshire is the 12th cheapest of 22 councils in Wales, where the average Band D across councils is £2,326.14 (£25.06 less than here). Cheapest: Cardiff (£2,013.18); most expensive: Merthyr Tydfil (£2,593.60).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | £2,289.43 | +4.5% |
| Wrexham | £2,308.88 | +5.3% |
| Denbighshire | £2,339.03 | +5.5% |
| Carmarthenshire | £2,351.20 | +5.3% |
| Powys | £2,351.72 | +5.2% |
| Flintshire | £2,376.17 | +5.8% |
| Monmouthshire | £2,416.50 | +6.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Carmarthenshire drops from £1,828.71 to £1,371.53.
- Council Tax Reduction: Carmarthenshire 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).
Carmarthenshire's 5.3% rise compares with a Wales average of 5.2%. Welsh councils have no referendum cap; rises are set locally each February.
Carmarthenshire's 2026/27 notice and premiums
Carmarthenshire County Council's own Band D charge for 2026/27 is £1,830.97, up 4.90%. The council plans gross spending of £809.4 million, with net spending of £541.5 million and £15.9 million paid to other public bodies as levies. Town and community councils add an average of £132.60 at Band D, one of the highest averages in Wales. Dyfed-Powys Police adds £387.63.
Premiums started on 1 April 2024. Second homes paid 50% at first and 100% from April 2025, so they now pay double: about £4,702.40 at the average Band D. Long-term empty homes pay a 50% premium when empty for one to two years, 100% for two to five years and 200% after five years. The Welsh Government's 2026/27 returns show 1,870 chargeable empty homes, one of the largest totals in Wales.
Paying and local reliefs
Bills are paid in 10 monthly instalments from April, due on or before the 15th. To pay over 12 months, email RevenueControls@carmarthenshire.gov.uk. Direct Debit can be taken on the 5th, 15th or 28th. Care leavers aged 18 to 24 are exempt, or get 25% off if they live with someone who is not a care leaver, student or severely mentally impaired. They apply through the council's enquiry form.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Carmarthenshire?
£2,351.20 a year in 2026/27, or £235.12 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Carmarthenshire?
Band B: 24,590 of 90,710 homes (27%). A Band B bill is £1,828.71 in 2026/27.
How much has Carmarthenshire council tax gone up?
5.3% this year, from £2,232.06 to £2,351.20 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 69%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Carmarthenshire?
County/county borough council £1,830.97; Police and crime commissioner £387.63; Community council (average) £132.60 (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.
What Direct Debit dates does Carmarthenshire offer?
The 5th, 15th or 28th of the month. Other payments are due by the 15th.
Do second homes pay double council tax in Carmarthenshire?
Yes, since April 2025 (a 100% premium). That is about £4,702.40 at the average Band D in 2026/27.
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
- Carmarthenshire County Council – Council Tax Notice 2026/27
- Carmarthenshire County Council – Council Tax Premiums
- Carmarthenshire County Council – Paying your Council Tax
- Carmarthenshire County Council – Care leavers discount
- Welsh Government: Council Tax dwellings, April 2026 to March 2027