City of Edinburgh council tax 2026 to 2027
Band D council tax in City of Edinburgh is £1,626.05 for 2026 to 2027, 1.7% less than the Scotland average of £1,653.44.
From the Scottish Government, checked 14 November 2026.
Result
Band D council tax in City of Edinburgh is £1,626.05 for 2026 to 2027: about £162.61 a month over 10 months.
a year, 2026 to 2027
| Each of 10 monthly payments | £162.61 |
|---|---|
| Each of 12 monthly payments | £135.50 |
Show the workings
| Step | Sum | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Council tax for a home with two adults | £1,626.05 | £1,626.05 |
| Each of 10 monthly payments | £1,626.05 ÷ 10 | £162.61 |
| Each of 12 monthly payments | £1,626.05 ÷ 12 | £135.50 |
What this leaves out or assumes
- Uses the council area's average parish charge: in a parish with a higher or lower charge, your bill differs a little.
- Councils round each payment, so the first is often a few pence different from the rest.
Where the figures come from
- Band D council tax in City of Edinburgh, 2026 to 2027: £1,626.05 a year. Source: Scottish Government: Council Tax by Band 2026-27. Checked 14 November 2026.
- Monthly payments a council tax bill is usually split into, Scotland: 10 payments. Source: mygov.scot: Council Tax, pay your bill. Checked 14 November 2026.
- Monthly payments a bill can be spread over instead, Scotland: 12 payments. Source: mygov.scot: Council Tax, pay your bill. Checked 14 November 2026.
City of Edinburgh council tax bands
| Band | A year | A month, over 10 | Living alone (25% off) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,084.03 | £108.40 | £813.02 |
| Band B | £1,264.71 | £126.47 | £948.53 |
| Band C | £1,445.38 | £144.54 | £1,084.04 |
| Band D | £1,626.05 | £162.61 | £1,219.54 |
| Band E | £2,136.45 | £213.64 | £1,602.34 |
| Band F | £2,642.33 | £264.23 | £1,981.75 |
| Band G | £3,184.35 | £318.44 | £2,388.26 |
| Band H | £3,983.82 | £398.38 | £2,987.87 |
How City of Edinburgh compares
City of Edinburgh's Band D is number 23 of 32 councils in Scotland, from highest to lowest. Scottish bills also include water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water, which are not included here. Your band is on your bill.