Powys Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Powys Council (Unitary Authority (Wales)) in Wales, Wales. Administering 18 postcode districts under Council Tax (Wales 2003/2026 Revaluation Bands A-I).

Band D Base Annual£1,887.07100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.94%+£88.83 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Wales)#3 of 22In Wales

Postcodes Monitored18Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Powys

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 18 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,258.05	£125.81/mo	£104.84/mo	£943.54	£94.35/mo
Band B	£1,467.72	£146.77/mo	£122.31/mo	£1,100.79	£110.08/mo
Band C	£1,677.40	£167.74/mo	£139.78/mo	£1,258.05	£125.81/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,887.07	£188.71/mo	£157.26/mo	£1,415.30	£141.53/mo
Band E	£2,306.42	£230.64/mo	£192.20/mo	£1,729.82	£172.98/mo
Band F	£2,725.77	£272.58/mo	£227.15/mo	£2,044.33	£204.43/mo
Band G	£3,145.12	£314.51/mo	£262.09/mo	£2,358.84	£235.88/mo
Band H	£3,774.14	£377.41/mo	£314.51/mo	£2,830.61	£283.06/mo
Band I	£4,403.16	£440.32/mo	£366.93/mo	£3,302.37	£330.24/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory Wales benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta+£157.77vs Wales average Band D (£1729)

Powys Band D is +9.1% higher than the statutory Wales benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£788.85.

Regional mean in Wales: £1729.30 (+£157.77).

2. Wales StandingRank #3 of 22 in WalesTop 14% highest Band D in Wales

Within Wales, Powys ranks #3 of 22 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 14th percentile in Wales.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£188.71 / 10 mosor £157.26 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £31.45 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in Wales: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Denbighshire

Save £5.73/yrBand D: £1881.34 (-0.3%)

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Save £19.60/yrBand D: £1867.47 (-1%)

Carmarthenshire

Save £38.02/yrBand D: £1849.05 (-2%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Wales:

Cardiff

+£78.73/yrBand D: £1965.80 (+4.2%)

Swansea

+£161.33/yrBand D: £2048.40 (+8.5%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Powys (Powys Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Welsh Unitary Authority & Police Precept Structure

Your council tax in Powys combines charges set by:

Powys Council: Covers all local authority services, schools, and social care.
Police & Crime Commissioner: Regional police precept set for your territorial police area.
Community / Town Council: A community precept where a local community council is established.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Powys Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.