Pembrokeshire Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Pembrokeshire is £2,166.15 for 2026/27, up 5.2% (£106.33) on last year. That is £116.93 below the Wales average of £2,283.08 — the 5th lowest of 22 councils. Most homes here are in Band C (23%), so the average bill per home is about £2,214.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Welsh principal council · Official Wales government statistics
Pembrokeshire council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (2003) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | £1,444.10 | £144.41 | £120.34 | £1,083.07 | 6,810 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | £1,684.78 | £168.48 | £140.40 | £1,263.59 | 9,500 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | £1,925.47 | £192.55 | £160.46 | £1,444.10 | 14,670 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | £2,166.15 | £216.62 | £180.51 | £1,624.61 | 11,700 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | £2,647.52 | £264.75 | £220.63 | £1,985.64 | 12,670 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | £3,128.88 | £312.89 | £260.74 | £2,346.66 | 6,130 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | £3,610.25 | £361.03 | £300.85 | £2,707.69 | 2,150 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | £4,332.30 | £433.23 | £361.03 | £3,249.23 | 340 |
| I | More than £424,000 | £5,054.35 | £505.44 | £421.20 | £3,790.76 | 90 |
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Where your Pembrokeshire council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Pembrokeshire but shared between 3 bodies. Of the £2,166.15 Band D charge, £1,727.96 (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 | £1,727.96 | 79.8% | £1,535.96 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £387.63 | 17.9% | £344.56 |
| Community council (average) | £50.56 | 2.3% | £44.94 |
- County/county borough council £1,728 79.8%
- Police and crime commissioner £388 17.9%
- Community council (average) £51 2.3%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Pembrokeshire; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Pembrokeshire council tax history
Band D in Pembrokeshire has risen from £1,071.41 in 2016/17 to £2,166.15 in 2026/27 — 102% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 44.0%, the 1st biggest increase of 22 councils in Wales.
- Pembrokeshire Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,166.15 | +5.2% | £1,925.47 |
| 2025/26 | £2,059.82 | +9.2% | £1,830.95 |
| 2024/25 | £1,885.43 | +11.2% | £1,675.94 |
| 2023/24 | £1,696.07 | +7.4% | £1,507.62 |
| 2022/23 | £1,578.61 | +5.0% | £1,403.21 |
| 2021/22 | £1,504.00 | +4.1% | £1,336.89 |
| 2020/21 | £1,445.22 | +4.9% | £1,284.64 |
| 2019/20 | £1,377.25 | +10.0% | £1,224.22 |
| 2018/19 | £1,252.41 | +11.0% | £1,113.25 |
| 2017/18 | £1,127.90 | +5.3% | £1,002.58 |
| 2016/17 | £1,071.41 | – | £952.36 |
Homes by council tax band in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire has 64,060 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 25% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is C, which costs £1,925.47 a year (£192.55 a month over 10 instalments).
Pembrokeshire compared with Wales
Pembrokeshire is the 5th cheapest of 22 councils in Wales, where the average Band D across councils is £2,326.14 (£159.99 more than here). Cheapest: Cardiff (£2,013.18); most expensive: Merthyr Tydfil (£2,593.60).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Swansea | £2,238.29 | +4.5% |
| Isle of Anglesey | £2,260.73 | +5.4% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band C bill in Pembrokeshire drops from £1,925.47 to £1,444.10.
- Council Tax Reduction: Pembrokeshire 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).
Pembrokeshire's 5.2% rise compares with a Wales average of 5.2%. Welsh councils have no referendum cap; rises are set locally each February.
Pembrokeshire's changing second homes premium
Pembrokeshire's second-homes premium has moved several times. It was 50% from 2017, 100% from 2022 and 200% from April 2024. It then fell to 150% in April 2025 and to 125% from 1 April 2026. A second home now pays 225% of the normal bill, about £4,873.84 at the average Band D. Pembrokeshire has the second-largest number of chargeable second homes in Wales (4,232 in the Welsh Government's 2026/27 returns).
Homes empty for two years or more pay a 300% premium, a 400% bill of about £8,664.60. Councillors confirmed this rate on 9 October 2025. Owners can ask for a temporary discretionary discount, for example while renovating a home to live in or when delayed by bats, planning issues or listed-building rules. The council applies a financial test.
Paying in Pembrokeshire
The council share of Band D is £1,727.96, one of the lowest county rates in Wales. That is why Pembrokeshire's average Band D of £2,166.15 is well below the Welsh average. Direct Debit can be taken on the 8th, 15th, 22nd or 28th, over 10 or 12 months. If your home counts as a second home but your bill does not show the premium, you must tell the council within 21 days. Failing to do so, or giving false information, can lead to a £50 penalty.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Pembrokeshire?
£2,166.15 a year in 2026/27, or £216.62 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Pembrokeshire?
Band C: 14,670 of 64,060 homes (23%). A Band C bill is £1,925.47 in 2026/27.
How much has Pembrokeshire council tax gone up?
5.2% this year, from £2,059.82 to £2,166.15 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 102%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Pembrokeshire?
County/county borough council £1,727.96; Police and crime commissioner £387.63; Community council (average) £50.56 (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 second home premium in Pembrokeshire for 2026/27?
125%, down from 150% in 2025/26 and 200% in 2024/25. A second home pays about £4,873.84 at the average Band D.
What do long-term empty homes pay in Pembrokeshire?
A 300% premium once empty for two years, so the bill is four times the standard charge.
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
- Pembrokeshire County Council – Second homes premium
- Pembrokeshire County Council – Empty properties premium
- Pembrokeshire County Council – Calculation of Council Tax 2026-27
- Pembrokeshire County Council – How to pay your council tax
- Welsh Government: Council Tax dwellings, April 2026 to March 2027