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Council tax in Plymouth, 2026/27
A Band D home in Plymouth pays £2,441.85 this year, on average, up £116.43 (5.0%) on 2025/26. Plymouth Council keeps £2,028.97 (83%); the rest goes to Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner (£303.20) and Devon and Somerset Fire Authority (£109.68).
Who gets your Band D bill
Plymouth Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Plymouth Council (its own share)£2,028.97
- Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner£303.20
- Devon and Somerset Fire Authority£109.68
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Council | £2,028.97 | 83.1% | +£96.43 | 5.0% |
| Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner | £303.20 | 12.4% | +£15.00 | 5.2% |
| Devon and Somerset Fire Authority | £109.68 | 4.5% | +£5.00 | 4.8% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,441.85 | 100% | +£116.43 | 5.0% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £116.43 a year. Plymouth Council’s own share rose £96.43; Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner and Devon and Somerset Fire Authority rose £20.00 between them.
Not your council?
Or pick it from the list. Bills are for Band D and two adults; other bands pay a fixed share of Band D, and someone living alone gets 25% off. From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities and Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities, 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.