England · Council tax 2026/27
East Devon District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in East Devon for 2026/27 is £2,595.46 a year — about £216.29 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.9% 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 | £1,640.88 | £1,730.31 | +5.45% | £144.19 |
| Band B | £1,914.36 | £2,018.69 | +5.45% | £168.22 |
| Band C | £2,187.84 | £2,307.08 | +5.45% | £192.26 |
| Band D | £2,461.32 | £2,595.46 | +5.45% | £216.29 |
| Band E | £3,008.28 | £3,172.23 | +5.45% | £264.35 |
| Band F | £3,555.24 | £3,749.00 | +5.45% | £312.42 |
| Band G | £4,102.20 | £4,325.77 | +5.45% | £360.48 |
| Band H | £4,922.64 | £5,190.92 | +5.45% | £432.58 |
Nil-precept Band D (dwellings in no parish). Parishes carry additional precepts; Cranbrook highest (Band A 288.64 parish element). Resolution states 5.45% increase on prior year 2461.40.
ASC within Devon CC element (329.31 of 1891.17 Band D)
Resolution read directly: district 176.92 (2.99%), Devon CC 1891.17 (4.99% incl 2% ASC), Police 303.20, Fire 109.68. Bands computed via statutory ratios; Schedule 2 (s30107) has full parish tables. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://democracy.eastdevon.gov.uk/documents/s30110/Council%2025%20Feb%2026%20Council%20Tax%20Resolution%202026_27%20new%20committee%20format%20template1.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
East Devon area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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Departments
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in East Devon in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in East Devon for 2026/27 is £2,595.46 per year, which works out at about £216.29 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in East Devon for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in East Devon are: Band A £1,730.31, Band B £2,018.69, Band C £2,307.08, Band D £2,595.46, Band E £3,172.23, Band F £3,749.00, Band G £4,325.77, Band H £5,190.92.
How much is Band A council tax in East Devon?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,730.31 in East Devon for 2026/27 — about £144.19 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in East Devon?+
Band B costs £2,018.69 in East Devon for 2026/27 — about £168.22 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in East Devon?+
Band C costs £2,307.08 in East Devon for 2026/27 — about £192.26 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in East Devon?+
Band D costs £2,595.46 in East Devon for 2026/27 — about £216.29 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in East Devon?+
Band E costs £3,172.23 in East Devon for 2026/27 — about £264.35 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in East Devon?+
Band F costs £3,749.00 in East Devon for 2026/27 — about £312.42 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in East Devon?+
Band G costs £4,325.77 in East Devon for 2026/27 — about £360.48 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in East Devon?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,190.92 in East Devon for 2026/27 — about £432.58 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in East Devon for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in East Devon changed by +5.45% compared with 2025/26.
What does the East Devon council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in East Devon?+
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 East Devon?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this East Devon council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. 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, “East Devon District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/east-devon-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.