Teignbridge Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Teignbridge is £2,643.12 for 2026/27, up 5.2% (£130.29) on last year. That is £251.60 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 279th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (22%), so the average bill per home is about £2,536.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South West · Official England government statistics
Teignbridge council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,762.08 | £176.21 | £146.84 | £1,321.56 | 9,080 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,055.76 | £205.58 | £171.31 | £1,541.82 | 14,820 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,349.44 | £234.94 | £195.79 | £1,762.08 | 14,700 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,643.12 | £264.31 | £220.26 | £1,982.34 | 12,420 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,230.48 | £323.05 | £269.21 | £2,422.86 | 8,710 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,817.84 | £381.78 | £318.15 | £2,863.38 | 4,130 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,405.20 | £440.52 | £367.10 | £3,303.90 | 2,070 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,286.24 | £528.62 | £440.52 | £3,964.68 | 120 |
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Where your Teignbridge council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Teignbridge but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,643.12 Band D charge, £208.33 (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 | £208.33 | 7.9% | £162.03 |
| 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 | 4.1% | £85.31 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £130.74 | 4.9% | £101.69 |
- District council £208 7.9%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,891 71.6%
- Police and crime commissioner £303 11.5%
- Fire and rescue authority £110 4.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £131 4.9%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Teignbridge; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Teignbridge council tax history
Band D in Teignbridge has risen from £1,675.49 in 2016/17 to £2,643.12 in 2026/27 — 58% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 25.9%, the 105th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Teignbridge Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,643.12 | +5.2% | £2,055.76 |
| 2025/26 | £2,512.83 | +4.9% | £1,954.42 |
| 2024/25 | £2,394.70 | +5.1% | £1,862.54 |
| 2023/24 | £2,279.30 | +5.2% | £1,772.79 |
| 2022/23 | £2,166.84 | +3.2% | £1,685.32 |
| 2021/22 | £2,099.47 | +4.9% | £1,632.92 |
| 2020/21 | £2,000.95 | +4.1% | £1,556.29 |
| 2019/20 | £1,922.94 | +4.8% | £1,495.62 |
| 2018/19 | £1,834.97 | +4.9% | £1,427.20 |
| 2017/18 | £1,749.02 | +4.4% | £1,360.35 |
| 2016/17 | £1,675.49 | – | £1,303.16 |
Homes by council tax band in Teignbridge
Teignbridge has 66,050 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 36% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £2,055.76 a year (£205.58 a month over 10 instalments).
Teignbridge compared with South West
Teignbridge is the 23rd cheapest of 27 councils in South West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,511.40 (£131.72 less than here). Cheapest: Isles of Scilly (£2,047.96); most expensive: Dorset (£2,765.02).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Bristol | £2,713.68 | +5% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Teignbridge drops from £2,055.76 to £1,541.82.
- Council Tax Reduction: Teignbridge 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).
Teignbridge's 5.2% 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.
Second homes and empty homes in Teignbridge: the official count
Teignbridge has many second homes along its coast, from Dawlish to Teignmouth, and around Dartmoor. The government's Council Taxbase return for October 2025 shows how the district's premiums work in practice. Of 1,055 homes classed as second homes, 810 were paying the 100% second homes premium, so they paid double. Another 239 were recorded as not paying a premium, and 6 had a discount.
Of 1,121 empty homes, 203 were paying the long-term empty premium. That was 170 at 100%, 20 at 200% (empty five to ten years) and 13 at 300% (empty over ten years). At 2026/27 rates, a Band C home empty for more than ten years pays four times the normal charge: £9,397.76 instead of £2,349.44.
| Teignbridge, October 2025 | Homes |
|---|---|
| Homes on the valuation list | 65,502 |
| Single-adult 25% discount | 22,427 |
| Second homes paying the 100% premium | 810 |
| Second homes not paying a premium | 239 |
| Empty homes paying a premium | 203 |
| Homes with a disabled band reduction | 409 |
Council Tax Support in Teignbridge
Teignbridge expected to forgo about £10.3 million of council tax in 2025-26 through Council Tax Support. About £5.3 million went to pensioners and £5.0 million to working-age households. Most of the bill goes to Devon County Council (£1,891.17 at Band D). Teignbridge District Council keeps £208.33, and parish precepts average £130.74.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Teignbridge?
£2,643.12 a year in 2026/27, or £264.31 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Teignbridge?
Band B: 14,820 of 66,050 homes (22%). A Band B bill is £2,055.76 in 2026/27.
How much has Teignbridge council tax gone up?
5.2% this year, from £2,512.83 to £2,643.12 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 58%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Teignbridge?
District council £208.33; 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) £130.74 (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.
Does Teignbridge charge double council tax on second homes?
Yes. In October 2025, 810 Teignbridge second homes were paying the 100% premium. A Band D second home pays £5,286.24 in 2026/27.
How many second homes are there in Teignbridge?
1,055 homes were classed as second homes in the October 2025 Council Taxbase. 239 of them were not paying the premium.
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)
- MHCLG – Council Taxbase 2025 in England (local authority level data)