Council Tax Weston-super-Mare 2026-27
In Weston-super-Mare, council tax for a Band D property is £2,491.22 a year (£208 a month) for 2026-27. A single adult living alone pays £1,868.42 after the 25% single person discount.
Weston-super-Mare is billed by North Somerset Council · 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · Source: MHCLG
Weston-super-Mare council tax bands 2026-27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,660.81 | £138 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,937.62 | £161 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,214.42 | £185 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,491.22 | £208 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,044.82 | £254 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,598.43 | £300 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,152.03 | £346 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £4,982.44 | £415 |
How Weston-super-Mare compares
The average Band D council tax in England for 2026-27 is £2,391.52 a year (MHCLG). Weston-super-Mare is £99.70 above average (£8/month more).
Council tax discounts in Weston-super-Mare
Frequently asked questions
Can I appeal my council tax band in Weston-super-Mare?
Yes. If you think your home is in the wrong band, you can ask the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to review it, free of charge. In Weston-super-Mare, moving from Band D to Band C would lower the 2026-27 bill by £276.80 a year. A review can also move a band up, so compare with similar homes in your street first.
How do I find my council tax band in Weston-super-Mare?
Your band depends on what your home would have been worth on 1 April 1991. Look it up on the GOV.UK council tax band checker (Valuation Office Agency).
How do I claim the 25% single person discount in Weston-super-Mare?
If you are the only adult in your home, contact Weston-super-Mare directly to apply for the 25% single person discount. This reduces Band D from £2,491.22 to £1,868.42/year, a saving of £623/year or £52/month. It is not applied automatically; you must claim it.
How is council tax calculated in Weston-super-Mare?
The Band D figure for 2026-27 is £2,491.22 (average Band D for the whole North Somerset Council area, including county, police, fire and average parish precepts). Every other band is a fixed ratio of Band D: Band A is 6/9 of Band D (£1,660.81) and Band H is 18/9 (£4,982.44).
Do I qualify for Council Tax Reduction in Weston-super-Mare?
Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is means-tested and administered by Weston-super-Mare. You may qualify if you are on a low income, receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or other benefits. Reductions range from a small percentage to 100% of your bill. Apply directly to Weston-super-Mare council, there is no automatic entitlement and many eligible households miss out by not applying.
What if I cannot afford my council tax in Weston-super-Mare?
Contact Weston-super-Mare as early as possible. You can ask to spread your bill over 12 months instead of 10, apply for Council Tax Reduction, or request a discretionary hardship payment. Ignoring reminders is costly: after a missed instalment the council can issue a summons and you may lose the right to pay in instalments, becoming liable for the full year (£2,491.22 at Band D).
Where does the Weston-super-Mare figure come from?
From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, published by MHCLG. Weston-super-Mare is billed by North Somerset Council, so the figure is that council's area Band D; a parish or town council precept, where there is one, can add to it. Your bill is the final word.
Council tax by band in Weston-super-Mare
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