Newport Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Newport is £2,088.48 for 2026/27, up 5.3% (£104.51) on last year. That is £194.60 below the Wales average of £2,283.08 — the 3rd lowest of 22 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (26%), so the average bill per home is about £2,074.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Welsh principal council · Official Wales government statistics
Newport council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (2003) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | £1,392.32 | £139.23 | £116.03 | £1,044.24 | 6,950 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | £1,624.37 | £162.44 | £135.36 | £1,218.28 | 15,470 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | £1,856.43 | £185.64 | £154.70 | £1,392.32 | 18,560 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | £2,088.48 | £208.85 | £174.04 | £1,566.36 | 13,160 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | £2,552.59 | £255.26 | £212.72 | £1,914.44 | 8,670 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | £3,016.69 | £301.67 | £251.39 | £2,262.52 | 6,170 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | £3,480.80 | £348.08 | £290.07 | £2,610.60 | 2,750 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | £4,176.96 | £417.70 | £348.08 | £3,132.72 | 560 |
| I | More than £424,000 | £4,873.12 | £487.31 | £406.09 | £3,654.84 | 190 |
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Where your Newport council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Newport but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,088.48 Band D charge, £1,676.06 (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 C |
|---|---|---|---|
| County/county borough council | £1,676.06 | 80.3% | £1,489.83 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £403.53 | 19.3% | £358.69 |
| Community council (average) | £8.89 | 0.4% | £7.90 |
- County/county borough council £1,676 80.3%
- Police and crime commissioner £404 19.3%
- Community council (average) £9 0.4%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Newport; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Newport council tax history
Band D in Newport has risen from £1,199.13 in 2016/17 to £2,088.48 in 2026/27 — 74% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 35.8%, the 7th biggest increase of 22 councils in Wales.
- Newport Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,088.48 | +5.3% | £1,856.43 |
| 2025/26 | £1,983.97 | +6.9% | £1,763.53 |
| 2024/25 | £1,855.63 | +8.3% | £1,649.45 |
| 2023/24 | £1,712.90 | +8.2% | £1,522.58 |
| 2022/23 | £1,583.48 | +3.0% | £1,407.54 |
| 2021/22 | £1,537.38 | +4.0% | £1,366.56 |
| 2020/21 | £1,477.77 | +6.9% | £1,313.57 |
| 2019/20 | £1,381.80 | +6.2% | £1,228.27 |
| 2018/19 | £1,300.71 | +4.7% | £1,156.19 |
| 2017/18 | £1,242.16 | +3.6% | £1,104.14 |
| 2016/17 | £1,199.13 | – | £1,065.89 |
Homes by council tax band in Newport
Newport has 72,480 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 31% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £1,856.43 a year (£185.64 a month over 10 instalments).
Newport compared with Wales
Newport is the 3rd cheapest of 22 councils in Wales, where the average Band D across councils is £2,326.14 (£237.66 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% |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £2,231.54 | +6.6% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Newport drops from £1,856.43 to £1,392.32.
- Council Tax Reduction: Newport 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).
Newport's 5.3% rise compares with a Wales average of 5.2%. Welsh councils have no referendum cap; rises are set locally each February.
Newport's premiums and local exceptions
Newport charges a 100% premium on long-term empty homes (since 1 April 2024) and second homes (since 1 April 2025), including short-term holiday lets that pay council tax. They pay about £4,176.96 at the average Band D. Newport has three local exceptions of its own:
- A: empty homes that can only be reached through a business premises and cannot be given their own entrance. Reviewed each year.
- B: someone who buys a long-term empty home pays no premium for the first three months after completion.
- C: a new owner doing structural work pays no premium for up to six months, after an inspection and a schedule of works. Apply within 12 months of buying.
What Newport council tax pays for
Council tax provides about 23% of Newport City Council's income. Government grants and other charges provide the other 77%. At Band D the city council share is £1,676.06, one of the lowest county rates in Wales, and the Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner adds £403.53. Community councils cover only parts of the city. The Welsh Government's 2026/27 returns show 1,116 chargeable empty homes in Newport.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Newport?
£2,088.48 a year in 2026/27, or £208.85 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Newport?
Band C: 18,560 of 72,480 homes (26%). A Band C bill is £1,856.43 in 2026/27.
How much has Newport council tax gone up?
5.3% this year, from £1,983.97 to £2,088.48 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 74%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Newport?
County/county borough council £1,676.06; Police and crime commissioner £403.53; Community council (average) £8.89 (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 did Newport start charging a second home premium?
On 1 April 2025, at 100%. A second home pays about £4,176.96 at the average Band D in 2026/27.
Do new owners of empty homes pay the premium in Newport?
Not for the first three months after buying, or up to six months if they are doing structural work.
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
- Newport City Council – Council tax premiums
- Newport City Council – About council tax
- Welsh Government: Council Tax dwellings, April 2026 to March 2027