Torbay Council council tax 2026/27

Verified 2026-06-11+5.01% vs 2025/26Data confidence 100/100 (A)

Band D council tax in Torbay for 2026/27 is £2,456.99 a year — about £204.75 a month over 12 instalments.

All bands, 2026/27

BandAnnual chargeMonthly (÷12)
Band A£1,637.99£136.50
Band B£1,911.00£159.25
Band C£2,183.99£182.00
Band D£2,456.99£204.75
Band E£3,002.98£250.25
Band F£3,548.99£295.75
Band G£4,094.98£341.25
Band H£4,913.98£409.50

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.

How much is your bill? - Torbay Council

Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council (Torquay and Paignton area).

Contacting Torbay

Official website: torbay.gov.uk

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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 £2,456.99 per year, which works out at about £204.75 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 £1,637.99, Band B £1,911.00, Band C £2,183.99, Band D £2,456.99, Band E £3,002.98, Band F £3,548.99, Band G £4,094.98, Band H £4,913.98.

How much is Band A council tax in Torbay?+

Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,637.99 in Torbay for 2026/27, about £136.50 per month.

How much is Band H council tax in Torbay?+

Band H — the highest band — costs £4,913.98 in Torbay for 2026/27.

Did council tax go up in Torbay for 2026/27?+

Yes — the headline charge in Torbay changed by +5.01% compared with 2025/26.

What does the Torbay council tax figure include?+

As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council (Torquay and Paignton area).

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.