England · Council tax 2026/27
Torbay Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Torbay for 2026/27 is £2,470.25 a year — about £205.85 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.1% 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 | £1,567.07 | £1,646.83 | +5.09% | £137.24 |
| Band B | £1,828.25 | £1,921.31 | +5.09% | £160.11 |
| Band C | £2,089.43 | £2,195.78 | +5.09% | £182.98 |
| Band D | £2,350.60 | £2,470.25 | +5.09% | £205.85 |
| Band E | £2,872.96 | £3,019.19 | +5.09% | £251.60 |
| Band F | £3,395.32 | £3,568.14 | +5.09% | £297.34 |
| Band G | £3,917.67 | £4,117.08 | +5.09% | £343.09 |
| Band H | £4,701.21 | £4,940.50 | +5.09% | £411.71 |
Torquay and Paignton (unparished) Band D 2456.99; Brixham with Town Council Band D 2556.06 (A 1704.04, B 1988.05, C 2272.05, D 2556.06, E 3124.07, F 3692.09, G 4260.10, H 5112.12). Headline reflects Torquay/Paignton nil-parish baseline.
Both area band tables read directly from torbay.gov.uk. pct 5.01 computed from council-published prior year (2025/26 Band D 2339.84). Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon and Somerset Fire. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
How much is your bill? - Torbay Council
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)..
Torbay area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Torbay
Official website: torbay.gov.uk
Departments
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Torbay in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Torbay for 2026/27 is £2,470.25 per year, which works out at about £205.85 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Torbay for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Torbay are: Band A £1,646.83, Band B £1,921.31, Band C £2,195.78, Band D £2,470.25, Band E £3,019.19, Band F £3,568.14, Band G £4,117.08, Band H £4,940.50.
How much is Band A council tax in Torbay?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,646.83 in Torbay for 2026/27 — about £137.24 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Torbay?+
Band B costs £1,921.31 in Torbay for 2026/27 — about £160.11 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Torbay?+
Band C costs £2,195.78 in Torbay for 2026/27 — about £182.98 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Torbay?+
Band D costs £2,470.25 in Torbay for 2026/27 — about £205.85 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Torbay?+
Band E costs £3,019.19 in Torbay for 2026/27 — about £251.60 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Torbay?+
Band F costs £3,568.14 in Torbay for 2026/27 — about £297.34 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Torbay?+
Band G costs £4,117.08 in Torbay for 2026/27 — about £343.09 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Torbay?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,940.50 in Torbay for 2026/27 — about £411.71 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Torbay for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Torbay changed by +5.09% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Torbay 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 Torbay?+
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 Torbay?+
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 Torbay council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("How much is your bill? - Torbay Council"), 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, “Torbay Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/torbay/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.