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Council Tax Bands in South Hams 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,615.22

+£123.47 (+5.0%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for South Hams from 1 April 2026.

Quick answer

Council tax bands in South Hams for 2026/27 run from £1,743.48 (Band A) to £5,230.44 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,615.22 (up 5.0% on 2025/26). All eight bands (A to H) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to H Rate Table - South Hams 2026/27

Band	1991 value range	Annual rate	Monthly (10 mths)	Monthly (12 mths)
ABand A	Up to £40,000	£1,743.48	£174.35	£145.29
BBand B	£40,001 to £52,000	£2,034.06	£203.41	£169.51
CBand C	£52,001 to £68,000	£2,324.64	£232.46	£193.72
DBand D	£68,001 to £88,000	£2,615.22	£261.52	£217.93
EBand E	£88,001 to £120,000	£3,196.38	£319.64	£266.37
FBand F	£120,001 to £160,000	£3,777.54	£377.75	£314.80
GBand G	£160,001 to £320,000	£4,358.70	£435.87	£363.22
HBand H	Over £320,000	£5,230.44	£523.04	£435.87

Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Accredited official statistics). Table 9 (area council tax by band) and Table 10 (local authority level data). Snapshot: 2026-27 tables, published 25 March 2026. Published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Monthly figures are the annual rate divided over the standard 10-instalment plan and the 12-month direct debit option.

What Makes Up the £2,615.22 Bill

A Band D bill in South Hams is not one charge. It is 4 separate charges set by 4 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Devon at £1,891.17, which is 72% of the total.

Charged by	Band D element	Share of bill
South Hams billing authority	£311.17	11.9%
Devon	£1,891.17	72.3%
Devon & Cornwall PCC	£303.20	11.6%
Devon & Somerset Fire	£109.68	4.2%
Total Band D	£2,615.22	100%

Registry Record for South Hams

ONS code

E07000044

MHCLG E-code

E1136

Authority type

Shire district

Area

Devon

Tax base 2026/27

46,084

Assumed collection rate

98.00%

Parishes in area

Parishes setting a precept

Band D rank in England

26 of 296

Registry snapshot

25 March 2026

South Hams is a shire district in the South West, within the Devon area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 46,084 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 98.00%. 61 of the 61 parish or town councils in the area set their own precept for 2026/27, so households in those parishes pay slightly more than the area figures shown here. Its Band D rate ranks 26 of 296 in England.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,491.75

Band D 2026/27

£2,615.22

Annual increase

+£123.47 (+5.0%)

South Hams's Band D rate increased by £123.47 (5.0%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).

South Hams Against the Rest of the South West

Across the 27 billing authorities in the South West, Band D for 2026/27 runs from Isles of Scilly at £2,047.96 to Dorset at £2,765.02, a spread of £717.06. The regional mean is £2,511.40, so South Hams sits £103.82 above it. See the full South West table.

Closest Devon and South West authorities by Band D

Council	Band D 2026/27	vs South Hams
Torridge	£2,601.42	-£13.80
East Devon	£2,595.46	-£19.76
North Devon	£2,642.21	+£26.99
Teignbridge	£2,643.12	+£27.90
Mid Devon	£2,656.41	+£41.19
West Devon	£2,705.33	+£90.11

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in South Hams

Like every billing authority, South Hams sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:

Band	Fraction of Band D	Calculation	2026/27 rate
Band A	6/9	£2,615.22 x 6/9	£1,743.48
Band B	7/9	£2,615.22 x 7/9	£2,034.06
Band C	8/9	£2,615.22 x 8/9	£2,324.64
Band D	9/9	Baseline rate	£2,615.22
Band E	11/9	£2,615.22 x 11/9	£3,196.38
Band F	13/9	£2,615.22 x 13/9	£3,777.54
Band G	15/9	£2,615.22 x 15/9	£4,358.70
Band H	18/9	£2,615.22 x 18/9	£5,230.44

Contact your council in South Hams

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact the billing authority for South Hams directly.

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South Hams Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in South Hams for 2026/27?

Band D council tax in South Hams is £2,615.22 for 2026/27, up from £2,491.75 in 2025/26 (a 5.0% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.

How much is council tax Band A in South Hams for 2026/27?

Band A council tax in South Hams is £1,743.48 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,615.22 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £174.35 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band B in South Hams for 2026/27?

Band B council tax in South Hams is £2,034.06 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,615.22 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £203.41 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band C in South Hams for 2026/27?

Band C council tax in South Hams is £2,324.64 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,615.22 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £232.46 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

How much is council tax Band E in South Hams for 2026/27?

Band E council tax in South Hams is £3,196.38 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,615.22 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £319.64 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.

What are all eight council tax bands in South Hams?

South Hams has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,743.48, Band B £2,034.06, Band C £2,324.64, Band D £2,615.22, Band E £3,196.38, Band F £3,777.54, Band G £4,358.70, Band H £5,230.44. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,615.22. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.

How much did council tax rise in South Hams this year?

South Hams raised Band D council tax by £123.47 for 2026/27, a 5.0% increase versus 2025/26. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).

Where does council tax in South Hams actually go?

The £2,615.22 Band D bill in South Hams is split across 4 separate charges: South Hams billing authority £311.17, Devon £1,891.17, Devon & Cornwall PCC £303.20, Devon & Somerset Fire £109.68. The largest single element is Devon at £1,891.17, which is 72% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.

Is council tax in South Hams higher or lower than the rest of the South West?

South Hams's Band D rate of £2,615.22 is £103.82 above the £2,511.40 average across the 27 authorities in the South West. The range runs from £2,047.96 in Isles of Scilly to £2,765.02 in Dorset. Across England as a whole it ranks 26 of 296 authorities by Band D.

When do I pay council tax to the billing authority for South Hams?

Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including South Hams offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact the billing authority for South Hams directly to set up or change a payment plan.

What discounts are available on council tax in South Hams?

Standard discounts include the 25% single-person discount (one adult living alone or with under-18s), full exemption for student households, and discounts for properties left empty or undergoing major repair. South Hams also operates a Council Tax Support scheme for low-income households. Apply via the council's website.

How do I check my council tax band in South Hams?

Your property's official council tax band is set by the Valuation Office (VOA), part of HMRC. Look it up free at gov.uk/check-council-tax-band, or check your most recent council tax bill from the billing authority for South Hams. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.

Independent information. Not affiliated with the Valuation Office Agency, any local authority, or Scottish Assessors. Rate data is compiled from published 2026/27 council tax schedules. Not legal or financial advice. Contact your local authority for billing queries.

Figures are the 2026/27 tax year, in force from 1 April 2026, as published by MHCLG on 25 March 2026. The 2027/28 tables are due in spring 2027.

Last verified 25 March 2026 · Sourced from Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG), Open Government Licence v3.0