Gwynedd Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Gwynedd is £2,468.77 for 2026/27, up 5.5% (£128.55) on last year. That is £185.69 above the Wales average of £2,283.08 — the 17th lowest of 22 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (25%), so the average bill per home is about £2,342.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Welsh principal council · Official Wales government statistics
Gwynedd council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (2003) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | £1,645.85 | £164.58 | £137.15 | £1,234.39 | 9,450 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | £1,920.15 | £192.02 | £160.01 | £1,440.12 | 15,880 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | £2,194.46 | £219.45 | £182.87 | £1,645.85 | 12,790 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | £2,468.77 | £246.88 | £205.73 | £1,851.58 | 10,830 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | £3,017.39 | £301.74 | £251.45 | £2,263.04 | 8,360 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | £3,566.00 | £356.60 | £297.17 | £2,674.50 | 4,070 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | £4,114.62 | £411.46 | £342.88 | £3,085.96 | 1,290 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | £4,937.54 | £493.75 | £411.46 | £3,703.15 | 220 |
| I | More than £424,000 | £5,760.46 | £576.05 | £480.04 | £4,320.35 | 90 |
- Gwynedd
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Where your Gwynedd council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Gwynedd but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,468.77 Band D charge, £2,006.11 (81%) 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 | £2,006.11 | 81.3% | £1,560.31 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £398.25 | 16.1% | £309.75 |
| Community council (average) | £64.41 | 2.6% | £50.10 |
- County/county borough council £2,006 81.3%
- Police and crime commissioner £398 16.1%
- Community council (average) £64 2.6%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Gwynedd; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Gwynedd council tax history
Band D in Gwynedd has risen from £1,483.86 in 2016/17 to £2,468.77 in 2026/27 — 66% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 34.3%, the 11th biggest increase of 22 councils in Wales.
- Gwynedd Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,468.77 | +5.5% | £1,920.15 |
| 2025/26 | £2,340.22 | +8.3% | £1,820.17 |
| 2024/25 | £2,160.65 | +8.7% | £1,680.51 |
| 2023/24 | £1,987.20 | +5.0% | £1,545.60 |
| 2022/23 | £1,893.20 | +3.0% | £1,472.49 |
| 2021/22 | £1,837.81 | +3.9% | £1,429.41 |
| 2020/21 | £1,769.15 | +4.1% | £1,376.01 |
| 2019/20 | £1,699.46 | +6.1% | £1,321.80 |
| 2018/19 | £1,601.03 | +4.7% | £1,245.25 |
| 2017/18 | £1,529.89 | +3.1% | £1,189.91 |
| 2016/17 | £1,483.86 | – | £1,154.11 |
Homes by council tax band in Gwynedd
Gwynedd has 62,980 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 40% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £1,920.15 a year (£192.02 a month over 10 instalments).
Gwynedd compared with Wales
Gwynedd is the 17th cheapest of 22 councils in Wales, where the average Band D across councils is £2,326.14 (£142.63 less than here). Cheapest: Cardiff (£2,013.18); most expensive: Merthyr Tydfil (£2,593.60).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flintshire | £2,376.17 | +5.8% |
| Monmouthshire | £2,416.50 | +6.1% |
| Ceredigion | £2,419.45 | +5.4% |
| Gwynedd | £2,468.77 | +5.5% |
| Conwy | £2,472.82 | +6.5% |
| Bridgend | £2,477.99 | +5.1% |
| Blaenau Gwent | £2,531.26 | +4.2% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Gwynedd drops from £1,920.15 to £1,440.12.
- Council Tax Reduction: Gwynedd 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).
Gwynedd's 5.5% rise compares with a Wales average of 5.2%. Welsh councils have no referendum cap; rises are set locally each February.
Gwynedd's 150% second homes premium
Gwynedd has more chargeable second homes than any other Welsh council: 5,004 in the Welsh Government's 2026/27 returns. On 4 December 2025 the council kept its second-homes premium at 150% for 2026/27. It had charged 50% from 2018, then 100% from 2021, before moving to 150% in April 2023. A second home pays 250% of the normal bill: about £6,171.93 at the average Band D. Long-term empty homes also pay a 150% premium. The usual Welsh exceptions apply, including homes for sale or let (for up to a year), annexes, job-related homes and seasonal homes with planning restrictions.
Your bill depends on your community
For 2026/27, the Cyngor Gwynedd share of Band D is £2,006.11, up 5.17%. The North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner adds £398.25, up 7.01%. Community councils add on average 6.32% more than last year. Across its community council areas, the full Band D bill ranges from £2,417.74 in Botwnnog to £2,555.14 in Bangor. Gwynedd's 2026/27 budget is £383.4 million. Council tax pays for £119.4 million of it, compared with £95.7 million in the Welsh Government's standard spending assessment for the county.
Direct Debit can be taken on the 5th, 15th, 21st or 28th of the month, or weekly every Monday. Other payments are due by the 1st. Bills are spread over 10 months unless you ask for 12.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Gwynedd?
£2,468.77 a year in 2026/27, or £246.88 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Gwynedd?
Band B: 15,880 of 62,980 homes (25%). A Band B bill is £1,920.15 in 2026/27.
How much has Gwynedd council tax gone up?
5.5% this year, from £2,340.22 to £2,468.77 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 66%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Gwynedd?
County/county borough council £2,006.11; Police and crime commissioner £398.25; Community council (average) £64.41 (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 is the council tax premium on second homes in Gwynedd?
150%, so a second home pays 250% of the normal charge: about £6,171.93 at the average Band D in 2026/27.
Which Gwynedd community has the highest council tax?
Bangor, at £2,555.14 for Band D in 2026/27. Botwnnog is the lowest at £2,417.74.
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
- Cyngor Gwynedd – Second homes and premium
- Cyngor Gwynedd – Financial Information for Tax Payers 2026-27 (PDF)
- Cyngor Gwynedd – How to pay your Council Tax
- Welsh Government: Council Tax dwellings, April 2026 to March 2027