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Council Tax in Carmarthenshire 2026-27: Every Band

Band D council tax in Carmarthenshire is £2,351.20 a year (£195.93 a month over 12 payments). Band A is £1,567.47 and Band I is £5,486.13.

2026-27 · Wales · checked 8 October 2026

BandProperty valueA yearA month (12 payments)Living alone (25% off)
Band AUp to £44,000£1,567.47£130.62£1,175.60
Band B£44,001 to £65,000£1,828.71£152.39£1,371.53
Band C£65,001 to £91,000£2,089.96£174.16£1,567.47
Band D£91,001 to £123,000£2,351.20£195.93£1,763.40
Band E£123,001 to £162,000£2,873.69£239.47£2,155.27
Band F£162,001 to £223,000£3,396.18£283.02£2,547.13
Band G£223,001 to £324,000£3,918.67£326.56£2,939.00
Band H£324,001 to £424,000£4,702.40£391.87£3,526.80
Band IOver £424,000£5,486.13£457.18£4,114.60

Most councils collect council tax in ten monthly instalments from April, so your monthly payment may be higher than shown if you pay over 10 months.

How Carmarthenshire compares

  • Band D in Carmarthenshire is £2,351.20, which is £68.12 above the Wales average of £2,283.08.
  • It ranks 11 of 22 authorities in Wales from highest to lowest Band D.
  • Compared with last year, Band D rose by 5.3%.

Discounts and exemptions

  • Living alone: 25% off, £1,763.40 a year at Band D.
  • Full-time students: a household made up only of full-time students pays no council tax.
  • Help with the bill: councils run a council tax reduction scheme for people on a low income, so ask Carmarthenshire council.

Read how council tax works in our council tax guide. Your band is based on the value of the property on 1 April 2003.

Housing costs in Carmarthenshire

The average house price in Carmarthenshire is £199,025. See house prices in Carmarthenshire and use the mortgage calculator to work out payments.

Areas with similar charges

AreaBand D
Powys£2,351.72
Denbighshire£2,339.03
Flintshire£2,376.17
Wrexham£2,308.88
Rhondda Cynon Taf£2,289.43
Monmouthshire£2,416.50

Source: Welsh Government, Council tax levels April 2026 to March 2027. Welsh bands other than D are worked out with the official multipliers (A 6/9 up to I 21/9). Figures are for a dwelling occupied by two adults before discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much is council tax in Carmarthenshire?

Band D council tax in Carmarthenshire is £2,351.20 for 2026-27, up 5.3% on last year. Band A is £1,567.47 and Band H is £4,702.40.

Is council tax in Carmarthenshire higher than average?

The average Band D in Wales is £2,283.08, so Carmarthenshire is £68.12 above the Wales average.

Do I get a discount if I live alone?

Yes. Living alone gives a 25% discount, which takes Band D in Carmarthenshire down to £1,763.40.

How do I find my council tax band?

Your band is based on the value of the property on 1 April 2003. Check it on the Valuation Office Agency website or your council tax bill.

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