Council Tax Band C in Caerphilly 2026-27
Council tax for a Band C property in Caerphilly is £1,851 a year (£154 a month, £36 a week) for the 2026-27 tax year. A single adult living alone pays £1,389 after the 25% single person discount.
Caerphilly County Council · Band C · Wales · Tax year 2026-27
Band D £2,082.88: average Band D including police and community council precepts. Source: Welsh Government, Council Tax levels: April 2026 to March 2027.
How Band C in Caerphilly compares
The Wales average Band C council tax is £2,029/year. Caerphilly Band C at £1,851 is £178 below average (£15/month less). The Band D rate for Caerphilly is £2,083/year.
All council tax bands in Caerphilly 2026-27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £44,000 | £1,389 | £116 |
| B | £44,001 to £65,000 | £1,620 | £135 |
| C | £65,001 to £91,000 | £1,851 | £154 |
| D | £91,001 to £123,000 | £2,083 | £174 |
| E | £123,001 to £162,000 | £2,546 | £212 |
| F | £162,001 to £223,000 | £3,009 | £251 |
| G | £223,001 to £324,000 | £3,471 | £289 |
| H | £324,001 to £424,000 | £4,166 | £347 |
| I | Over £424,000 | £4,860 | £405 |
Single person discount (25%)
If you are the only adult in the property, you qualify for a 25% discount. Your Band C council tax would reduce to £1,389/year (£116/month), saving £462/year. Full-time students are exempt. Low-income households may qualify for Council Tax Reduction.
Band C council tax in Caerphilly, what you pay in 2026-27
If your property is in Band C in Caerphilly, your council tax bill for 2026-27 is £1,851 per year, that is £154 per month or £36 per week.
The Wales average for Band C is approximately £2,029/year. Caerphilly is £178 below the Wales average. The reference Band D rate for Caerphilly is £2,083/year.
Council tax bands are based on 1991 property values (2003 for Wales). Band C covers properties valued at £65,001 to £91,000 in 2003. All bands are calculated as proportions of the Band D rate set by Caerphilly County Council each year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band C council tax in Caerphilly 2026-27?
Band C council tax in Caerphilly for 2026-27 is £1,851 per year (£154 per month, £36 per week). With the 25% single person discount it reduces to £1,389/year.
How is council tax band calculated?
Bands are based on what the home would have been worth on 1 April 2003 (Wales, Bands A to I), set by the Valuation Office Agency. Band D is the reference rate and every other band is a fixed fraction of it, from 6/9 for Band A to 18/9 for Band H and 21/9 for Band I.
Can I appeal my council tax band?
Yes. You can challenge your band if you believe it is wrong. In England and Wales, contact the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). In Scotland, contact the Scottish Assessors Association. You can appeal if: the property has been altered, your band is higher than similar nearby properties, or you believe the 1991 valuation was incorrect. Be aware that an appeal can also result in your band being raised.
How does Band C compare to the Wales average?
The Wales average Band C council tax is approximately £2,029/year. Caerphilly Band C at £1,851 is £178 below the Wales average.
How much does Band C council tax actually cost per day in Caerphilly?
Band C council tax in Caerphilly costs £5.07 per day (365 days). Over 10 years (without council tax increases) that is £18,515, and over 25 years £46,286. Monthly it is £154, and weekly £36.
What discounts and exemptions are available for Band C in Caerphilly?
Several reductions can apply to Band C council tax in Caerphilly: (1) Single person discount (25%) reduces the annual bill to £1,389/year. (2) Full-time students are exempt. (3) Severely mentally impaired residents are disregarded. (4) Low-income households may qualify for Council Tax Reduction (CTR), potentially reducing the bill to zero. (5) Empty or second homes may attract a premium rather than a discount. Contact Caerphilly County Council directly to apply.