North Devon Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North Devon is £2,642.21 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£127.55) on last year. That is £250.69 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 278th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (24%), so the average bill per home is about £2,388.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South West · Official England government statistics
North Devon council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,761.47 | £176.15 | £146.79 | £1,321.11 | 10,430 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,055.05 | £205.51 | £171.25 | £1,541.29 | 11,920 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,348.63 | £234.86 | £195.72 | £1,761.47 | 10,700 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,642.21 | £264.22 | £220.18 | £1,981.66 | 8,780 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,229.37 | £322.94 | £269.11 | £2,422.03 | 5,140 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,816.53 | £381.65 | £318.04 | £2,862.39 | 2,060 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,403.68 | £440.37 | £366.97 | £3,302.76 | 640 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,284.42 | £528.44 | £440.37 | £3,963.32 | 50 |
- North Devon
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Where your North Devon council tax goes
Your bill is collected by North Devon but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,642.21 Band D charge, £223.16 (8%) 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 | £223.16 | 8.4% | £173.57 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,891.17 | 71.6% | £1,470.91 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £303.20 | 11.5% | £235.82 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £109.68 | 4.2% | £85.31 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £115.00 | 4.4% | £89.44 |
- District council £223 8.4%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,891 71.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £303 11.5%
- Fire and rescue authority £110 4.2%
- Parish/town council (average) £115 4.4%
The parish or community council figure is an average across North Devon; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
North Devon council tax history
Band D in North Devon has risen from £1,680.41 in 2016/17 to £2,642.21 in 2026/27 — 57% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.7%, the 115th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- North Devon Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,642.21 | +5.1% | £2,055.05 |
| 2025/26 | £2,514.66 | +5.0% | £1,955.85 |
| 2024/25 | £2,394.39 | +5.1% | £1,862.30 |
| 2023/24 | £2,278.88 | +5.0% | £1,772.46 |
| 2022/23 | £2,169.76 | +3.2% | £1,687.59 |
| 2021/22 | £2,102.19 | +4.8% | £1,635.04 |
| 2020/21 | £2,006.42 | +4.1% | £1,560.55 |
| 2019/20 | £1,927.04 | +4.8% | £1,498.81 |
| 2018/19 | £1,838.11 | +4.8% | £1,429.64 |
| 2017/18 | £1,753.39 | +4.3% | £1,363.75 |
| 2016/17 | £1,680.41 | – | £1,306.99 |
Homes by council tax band in North Devon
North Devon has 49,720 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 45% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £2,055.05 a year (£205.51 a month over 10 instalments).
North Devon compared with South West
North Devon is the 22nd cheapest of 27 councils in South West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,511.40 (£130.81 less than here). Cheapest: Isles of Scilly (£2,047.96); most expensive: Dorset (£2,765.02).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| East Devon | £2,595.46 | +5.4% |
| Torridge | £2,601.42 | +4.9% |
| 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% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in North Devon drops from £2,055.05 to £1,541.29.
- Council Tax Reduction: North 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).
North Devon's 5.1% 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.
North Devon's banded Council Tax Reduction: 100% to 20%
North Devon Council's working-age Council Tax Reduction can cover the whole bill. It uses five bands based on net weekly household income: 100%, 80%, 60%, 40% and 20%. Anyone on Income Support, income-based JSA or income-related ESA goes straight into the 100% band. CTR is shown on your council tax bill instead of in a separate award letter. You must apply, as it is not given automatically.
Worked example: a single person with £150 a week of net counted income falls in band 3 (60%). On a Band B home (£2,055.05 in 2026/27), they get £1,233.03 off and pay £822.02. A couple with children on the same income is in band 1 and pays nothing.
- Net weekly income after tax, National Insurance and half of any personal pension contribution. £25 a week of earnings is ignored, plus another £25 if the claimant or partner gets a disability benefit.
- DLA, PIP, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Child Benefit, child maintenance, war disablement benefits, Carer's Allowance and the ESA support component are not counted.
- Savings over £6,000 rule you out. Self-employed people trading for 12 months or more are assessed on 35 hours at the minimum wage for their age.
- If you still cannot pay, you can apply to the Exceptional Hardship Fund. The council expects you to have taken steps first, such as switching to 12 instalments and getting debt advice.
| Reduction | Single | Couple | Single with children | Couple with children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | £0–£99 | £0–£155 | £0–£187 | £0–£242 |
| 80% | £99.01–£132 | £155.01–£188 | £187.01–£220 | £242.01–£275 |
| 60% | £132.01–£165 | £188.01–£221 | £220.01–£253 | £275.01–£308 |
| 40% | £165.01–£198 | £221.01–£254 | £253.01–£286 | £308.01–£341 |
| 20% | £198.01–£231 | £254.01–£287 | £286.01–£319 | £341.01–£374 |
Second homes and empty homes in North Devon
North Devon Council decided on 17 January 2024 to charge a second-homes premium, and it started on 1 April 2025. Furnished homes that are nobody's main residence pay double, including those with planning limits on occupation unless an exception applies. A Band B second home pays £4,110.10 in 2026/27.
An empty, unfurnished home can get a discount for up to three months. After a year empty, a 100% premium applies, rising to 200% after five years and 300% after ten. The empty period starts the first day the home is unoccupied and substantially unfurnished, and a sale does not reset it. A buyer can inherit both the premium and the loss of the discount. The council counts a home as substantially unfurnished if it lacks the beds, sofa, table, fridge, freezer and cooker needed to live in it comfortably.
You can pay by direct debit in 1, 2, 10 or 12 instalments. Fewer instalments are available as the year goes on.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in North Devon?
£2,642.21 a year in 2026/27, or £264.22 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in North Devon?
Band B: 11,920 of 49,720 homes (24%). A Band B bill is £2,055.05 in 2026/27.
How much has North Devon council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,514.66 to £2,642.21 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 57%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in North Devon?
District council £223.16; 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) £115.00 (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 North Devon?
Yes. Working-age households in band 1, for example a single person with net weekly income up to £99, and anyone on Income Support, income-based JSA or income-related ESA, get 100%.
When did North Devon start charging a second homes premium?
From 1 April 2025, after the council decided on 17 January 2024. Second homes pay twice the standard rate.
If I buy an empty house in North Devon, do I pay the empty homes premium?
Possibly. The empty period runs from when the home first became empty and unfurnished, and a change of owner does not break it. If it was already empty for over a year, the premium applies, unless an exception covers you, such as major repairs (12 months).
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)
- North Devon Council – CTR for people of working age
- North Devon Council – Exceptional hardship payment
- North Devon Council – Charges for second homes and empty properties
- North Devon Council – Paying your council tax