Wales · Council tax 2026/27
Carmarthenshire County Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 is £2,351.20 a year — about £195.93 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 35.9% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,488.01 | £1,567.47 | +5.34% | £130.62 |
| Band B | £1,736.01 | £1,828.71 | +5.34% | £152.39 |
| Band C | £1,984.01 | £2,089.96 | +5.34% | £174.16 |
| Band D | £2,232.01 | £2,351.20 | +5.34% | £195.93 |
| Band E | £2,728.01 | £2,873.69 | +5.34% | £239.47 |
| Band F | £3,224.02 | £3,396.18 | +5.34% | £283.02 |
| Band G | £3,720.02 | £3,918.67 | +5.34% | £326.56 |
| Band H | £4,464.02 | £4,702.40 | +5.34% | £391.87 |
| Band I | £5,208.02 | £5,486.13 | +5.34% | £457.18 |
County £1,830.97 + Dyfed-Powys Police £387.63 + avg community £132.60. Varies by area.
History trend from StatsWales county+community Band D, indexed to the current total (incl. police).
Source
StatsWales: composition of average Band D council tax by billing authority
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. county, community council and police precepts (StatsWales)..
Carmarthenshire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Carmarthenshire
Official website: stats.gov.wales
Switchboard: 01267 234567
Planning pages: https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/council-services/planning/welcome-to-the-planning-hwb/
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Carmarthenshire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 is £2,351.20 per year, which works out at about £195.93 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Carmarthenshire are: Band A £1,567.47, Band B £1,828.71, Band C £2,089.96, Band D £2,351.20, Band E £2,873.69, Band F £3,396.18, Band G £3,918.67, Band H £4,702.40, Band I £5,486.13.
How much is Band A council tax in Carmarthenshire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,567.47 in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 — about £130.62 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Carmarthenshire?+
Band B costs £1,828.71 in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 — about £152.39 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Carmarthenshire?+
Band C costs £2,089.96 in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 — about £174.16 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Carmarthenshire?+
Band D costs £2,351.20 in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 — about £195.93 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Carmarthenshire?+
Band E costs £2,873.69 in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 — about £239.47 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Carmarthenshire?+
Band F costs £3,396.18 in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 — about £283.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Carmarthenshire?+
Band G costs £3,918.67 in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 — about £326.56 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Carmarthenshire?+
Band H costs £4,702.40 in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 — about £391.87 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band I council tax in Carmarthenshire?+
Band I — the highest band costs £5,486.13 in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27 — about £457.18 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Carmarthenshire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Carmarthenshire changed by +5.34% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Carmarthenshire council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. county, community council and police precepts (StatsWales)..
Can I pay less council tax in Carmarthenshire?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Carmarthenshire?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 2003 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Carmarthenshire council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("StatsWales: composition of average Band D council tax by billing authority"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Carmarthenshire County Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/carmarthenshire-county/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.