West Devon Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Devon is £2,705.33 for 2026/27, up 5.1% (£131.04) on last year. That is £313.81 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 289th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (25%), so the average bill per home is about £2,617.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Shire district, South West · Official England government statistics
West Devon council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,803.55 | £180.36 | £150.30 | £1,352.67 | 3,660 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,104.15 | £210.41 | £175.35 | £1,578.11 | 6,800 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,404.74 | £240.47 | £200.39 | £1,803.55 | 5,820 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,705.33 | £270.53 | £225.44 | £2,029.00 | 4,590 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,306.51 | £330.65 | £275.54 | £2,479.89 | 3,780 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,907.70 | £390.77 | £325.64 | £2,930.77 | 1,930 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,508.88 | £450.89 | £375.74 | £3,381.66 | 1,050 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,410.66 | £541.07 | £450.89 | £4,058.00 | 80 |
- West Devon
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Where your West Devon council tax goes
Your bill is collected by West Devon but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,705.33 Band D charge, £277.46 (10%) 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 | £277.46 | 10.3% | £215.80 |
| County council (incl. adult social care) | £1,891.17 | 69.9% | £1,470.91 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £303.20 | 11.2% | £235.82 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £109.68 | 4.1% | £85.31 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £123.82 | 4.6% | £96.30 |
- District council £277 10.3%
- County council (incl. adult social care) £1,891 69.9%
- Police and crime commissioner £303 11.2%
- Fire and rescue authority £110 4.1%
- Parish/town council (average) £124 4.6%
The parish or community council figure is an average across West Devon; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
West Devon council tax history
Band D in West Devon has risen from £1,736.13 in 2016/17 to £2,705.33 in 2026/27 — 56% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 24.9%, the 160th biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- West Devon Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,705.33 | +5.1% | £2,104.15 |
| 2025/26 | £2,574.29 | +4.8% | £2,002.23 |
| 2024/25 | £2,457.05 | +4.7% | £1,911.04 |
| 2023/24 | £2,346.79 | +5.2% | £1,825.28 |
| 2022/23 | £2,230.64 | +3.0% | £1,734.94 |
| 2021/22 | £2,166.58 | +4.8% | £1,685.12 |
| 2020/21 | £2,066.87 | +4.0% | £1,607.57 |
| 2019/20 | £1,986.74 | +4.8% | £1,545.24 |
| 2018/19 | £1,896.23 | +4.8% | £1,474.85 |
| 2017/18 | £1,808.61 | +4.2% | £1,406.70 |
| 2016/17 | £1,736.13 | – | £1,350.32 |
Homes by council tax band in West Devon
West Devon has 27,710 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 38% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £2,104.15 a year (£210.41 a month over 10 instalments).
West Devon compared with South West
West Devon is the 25th cheapest of 27 councils in South West, where the average Band D across councils is £2,511.40 (£193.93 less than here). Cheapest: Isles of Scilly (£2,047.96); most expensive: Dorset (£2,765.02).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 West Devon drops from £2,104.15 to £1,578.11.
- Council Tax Reduction: West 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).
West 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.
Second homes and empty homes in West Devon
West Devon covers Tavistock, Okehampton and much of Dartmoor, and has a relatively high share of second homes. The October 2025 Council Taxbase recorded 574 second homes, about 2% of its 26,985 chargeable homes. 463 were paying the 100% second homes premium. 106 were recorded as not paying a premium, and 5 had a discount.
Of 542 empty homes, 173 were paying a premium: 150 at 100%, 21 at 200% and 2 at 300%. Another 86 empty homes had a discount. A Band B home, the district's most common band (6,800 homes), pays £2,104.15 in 2026/27, or £4,208.29 as a second home.
Council Tax Support and where the money goes
West Devon expected to forgo about £4.2 million of council tax through Council Tax Support in 2025-26. Working-age households received £2.3 million and pensioners £1.9 million. West Devon Borough Council's own Band D share is £277.46. Devon County Council takes £1,891.17, Devon and Cornwall Police £303.20 and Devon and Somerset Fire £109.68. Parish precepts average £123.82.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in West Devon?
£2,705.33 a year in 2026/27, or £270.53 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in West Devon?
Band B: 6,800 of 27,710 homes (25%). A Band B bill is £2,104.15 in 2026/27.
How much has West Devon council tax gone up?
5.1% this year, from £2,574.29 to £2,705.33 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 56%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in West Devon?
District council £277.46; 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) £123.82 (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 West Devon charge a second homes premium?
Yes. In October 2025, 463 second homes were paying the 100% premium. A Band D second home pays £5,410.66 in 2026/27.
How much council tax does West Devon Borough Council keep?
£277.46 of the £2,705.33 Band D bill. Devon County Council receives the largest share.
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)