Mid Devon Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Mid Devon is £2,656.41 for 2026/27, up 5.4% (£135.24) on last year. That is £264.89 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 283rd lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (24%), so the average bill per home is about £2,515.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South West · Official England government statistics
Mid Devon council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,770.94 | £177.09 | £147.58 | £1,328.21 | 6,570 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,066.10 | £206.61 | £172.17 | £1,549.57 | 9,420 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,361.25 | £236.13 | £196.77 | £1,770.94 | 7,360 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,656.41 | £265.64 | £221.37 | £1,992.31 | 6,770 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,246.72 | £324.67 | £270.56 | £2,435.04 | 5,070 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,837.04 | £383.70 | £319.75 | £2,877.78 | 2,660 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,427.35 | £442.74 | £368.95 | £3,320.51 | 990 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,312.82 | £531.28 | £442.73 | £3,984.62 | 60 |
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Where your Mid Devon council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Mid Devon but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,656.41 Band D charge, £246.29 (9%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for county council, police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| District council | £246.29 | 9.3% | £191.56 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,891.17 | 71.2% | £1,470.91 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £303.20 | 11.4% | £235.82 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £109.68 | 4.1% | £85.31 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £106.07 | 4.0% | £82.50 |
- District council £246 9.3%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,891 71.2%
- Police and crime commissioner £303 11.4%
- Fire and rescue authority £110 4.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £106 4.0%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Mid Devon; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Mid Devon council tax history
Band D in Mid Devon has risen from £1,694.96 in 2016/17 to £2,656.41 in 2026/27 — 57% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.2%, the 145th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Mid Devon Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,656.41 | +5.4% | £2,066.10 |
| 2025/26 | £2,521.17 | +4.9% | £1,960.91 |
| 2024/25 | £2,404.17 | +4.7% | £1,869.91 |
| 2023/24 | £2,295.32 | +5.0% | £1,785.25 |
| 2022/23 | £2,185.59 | +3.0% | £1,699.90 |
| 2021/22 | £2,121.06 | +4.9% | £1,649.71 |
| 2020/21 | £2,021.45 | +3.8% | £1,572.24 |
| 2019/20 | £1,946.90 | +4.9% | £1,514.26 |
| 2018/19 | £1,855.77 | +4.9% | £1,443.38 |
| 2017/18 | £1,768.41 | +4.3% | £1,375.43 |
| 2016/17 | £1,694.96 | – | £1,318.30 |
Homes by council tax band in Mid Devon
Mid Devon has 38,900 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 41% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £2,066.10 a year (£206.61 a month over 10 instalments).
Mid Devon compared with South West
Mid Devon is the 24th cheapest of 27 councils in South West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,511.40 (£145.01 less than here). Cheapest: Isles of Scilly (£2,047.96); most expensive: Dorset (£2,765.02).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| South Hams | £2,615.22 | +5% |
| North Devon | £2,642.21 | +5.1% |
| Teignbridge | £2,643.12 | +5.2% |
| Mid Devon | £2,656.41 | +5.4% |
| West Devon | £2,705.33 | +5.1% |
| Bristol | £2,713.68 | +5% |
| Dorset | £2,765.02 | +5.1% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Mid Devon drops from £2,066.10 to £1,549.57.
- Council Tax Reduction: Mid Devon runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- 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).
Mid Devon's 5.4% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Mid Devon's income-grid Council Tax Reduction (up to 100%)
Since 1 April 2023, Mid Devon District Council's working-age Council Tax Reduction can cover 100% of the bill. Before that it was capped at 85%. The council looks up your weekly household income in a grid. If you get income-based JSA, income-based ESA or Income Support, you go straight into the 100% band.
Worked example: in 2026/27, a couple with no children and £200 a week of counted income falls in the 45% band. In a Band B home (£2,066.10), they get £929.74 off and pay £1,136.35. Households with earnings have £25 a week ignored before the grid is used. That alone can move a working family into a better band.
- Weekly income limits from 1 April 2026. Savings or capital over £6,000 mean no reduction at all.
- There are no deductions for other adults (non-dependants) living with you.
- An extra £50 a week is ignored if anyone in the household gets DLA or PIP. Child Benefit, child maintenance, Carer's Allowance and disability benefits are not counted at all, and neither is the housing element of Universal Credit.
- There is no time limit on backdating if you can show good cause. Changes take effect from the day they happen.
| Reduction | Single | Couple | Family, 1 child | Family, 2+ children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | £0–£93.68 | £0–£143.27 | £0–£231.43 | £0–£297.56 |
| 65% | £93.69–£143.27 | £143.28–£187.35 | £231.44–£286.54 | £297.57–£352.67 |
| 45% | £143.28–£198.37 | £187.36–£242.46 | £286.55–£341.64 | £352.68–£407.77 |
| 25% | £198.38–£253.48 | £242.47–£297.56 | £341.65–£396.75 | £407.78–£462.87 |
Empty homes, second homes and care leavers in Mid Devon
An empty, unfurnished home gets 100% off for up to three months. The three months belong to the property, so a new owner only gets what is left. After one year empty a 100% premium applies, rising to 200% after five years and 300% after ten. An empty home that needs major repairs can get 50% off for up to 12 months. Since 1 April 2025, second homes pay a 100% premium straight away, with no qualifying period. Annexes, job-related homes and occupied caravan pitches and boat moorings are excepted, and the council lists seasonal homes with planning limits on occupation among its 12-month exceptions.
Care leavers from Devon County Council care can get up to 100% off until they turn 25. Devon tells the district council directly, so they do not need to apply. Care leavers from other areas can contact the council's care leavers team.
Bills are normally paid in 10 instalments, April to January. You can ask for 12 monthly or quarterly payments through the online portal. Direct debits can be taken on the 1st, 15th or 25th.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Mid Devon?
£2,656.41 a year in 2026/27, or £265.64 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Mid Devon?
Band B: 9,420 of 38,900 homes (24%). A Band B bill is £2,066.10 in 2026/27.
How much has Mid Devon council tax gone up?
5.4% this year, from £2,521.17 to £2,656.41 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 57%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Mid Devon?
District council £246.29; County council (incl. adult social care) £1,891.17; Police and crime commissioner £303.20; Fire and rescue authority £109.68; Parish/town council (average) £106.07 (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.
Can I get 100% council tax reduction in Mid Devon?
Yes, since April 2023. Working-age households on income-based JSA, income-based ESA or Income Support, or in the lowest income band, can get 100%. Savings over £6,000 rule you out.
Does Mid Devon deduct for adult children living at home?
No. The working-age scheme makes no deductions for non-dependants such as adult children or lodgers.
Can I pay Mid Devon council tax quarterly?
Yes. Ask through the council's online portal to pay quarterly or over 12 months instead of the standard 10.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Mid Devon District Council – Who and how to apply for Council Tax Reduction
- Mid Devon District Council – Empty property rules
- Mid Devon District Council – Second homes premium
- Mid Devon District Council – Care leavers discount
- Mid Devon District Council – How can I pay my council tax