The Welsh Government said on 20 October 2026 that it intends to bring forward legislation to defer the planned council tax revaluation until the next Senedd term. The announcement says legislation is expected in November. This is an announced plan requiring legislation; it does not itself confirm a completed legal change or a replacement revaluation date. Read the Welsh Government announcement.

What this means for your moving budget

A revaluation timetable is different from the annual charge set for a property. Do not treat the announcement as a promise that your household’s bill will stay unchanged. The Welsh Government’s 2026–27 council tax figures explain that charges depend on the property’s band and local authority, with discounts and exemptions depending on circumstances.

For a move happening now, start with the exact address and the current financial year. A neighbour’s bill, a national average or the sale price of a home is not a personalised council tax quotation. Keep any future budget assumption separate from the amount the council has confirmed.

Four checks before you move

  • Look up the new address using the official Council Tax band checker, which covers England and Wales. Save the band and the date you checked it.
  • Ask the relevant council for the charge applying to that address and your circumstances. Confirm who will be responsible for the account and ask whether any discount or exemption needs a fresh application.
  • Give the council the relevant moving dates and keep its confirmation. If there is an overlap between homes, use the council tax moving planner to organise the dates and questions; the council confirms the actual liability.
  • Add the confirmed amount to your new-home running-cost budget. Record the payment schedule separately so you can see when money will leave your account.

This announcement concerns Wales. For broader preparations, use our moving-home guide for Wales and change-of-address checklist. Check the official revaluation announcement again when legislation is published before relying on a future timetable.