Midlothian council tax 2026 to 2027
Band D council tax in Midlothian is £1,816.16 for 2026 to 2027, 9.8% more than the Scotland average of £1,653.44.
From the Scottish Government, checked 14 November 2026.
Result
Band D council tax in Midlothian is £1,816.16 for 2026 to 2027: about £181.62 a month over 10 months.
a year, 2026 to 2027
| Each of 10 monthly payments | £181.62 |
|---|---|
| Each of 12 monthly payments | £151.35 |
Show the workings
| Step | Sum | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Council tax for a home with two adults | £1,816.16 | £1,816.16 |
| Each of 10 monthly payments | £1,816.16 ÷ 10 | £181.62 |
| Each of 12 monthly payments | £1,816.16 ÷ 12 | £151.35 |
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 Midlothian, 2026 to 2027: £1,816.16 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.
Midlothian council tax bands
| Band | A year | A month, over 10 | Living alone (25% off) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,210.77 | £121.08 | £908.08 |
| Band B | £1,412.57 | £141.26 | £1,059.43 |
| Band C | £1,614.36 | £161.44 | £1,210.77 |
| Band D | £1,816.16 | £181.62 | £1,362.12 |
| Band E | £2,386.23 | £238.62 | £1,789.67 |
| Band F | £2,951.26 | £295.13 | £2,213.45 |
| Band G | £3,556.65 | £355.67 | £2,667.49 |
| Band H | £4,449.59 | £444.96 | £3,337.19 |
How Midlothian compares
Midlothian's Band D is number 1 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.