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£1,559/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band A)
£1,559
Monthly
£130
Single person (25% off)
£1,169
Weekly
£30
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (Aberdeenshire) | £2,338/year |
| Band A ratio to Band D | 6/9 (66.7%) |
| Calculation | £2,338 × 66.7% = £1,559 |
| Scottish average Band A | £1,540/year |
| vs Scottish average | £19 above average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £2,310 × 6/9 (66.7%).
| Year | Band A annual | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £1,173 | — |
| 2023/24 | £1,232 | +5.0% |
| 2024/25 | £1,312 | +6.5% |
| 2025/26 | £1,417 | +8.0% |
| 2026/27 ◀ current | £1,559 | +10.0% |
2026/27 is the confirmed rate. Prior years are estimates based on Scotland-wide average increases. Note: 2023/24 was a partial freeze year — most councils raised rates by 0% in exchange for a Scottish Government compensation grant, though some opted out and raised by up to 5%.
1991 valuation: Up to £27,000
Band A covers properties valued up to £27,000 in 1991. In Aberdeenshire for 2026/27, Band A costs £1,559/year (£130/month including water and sewerage). This is £19 above the Scottish average Band A rate of £1,540. Compared to Band D in Aberdeenshire (£2,338/year), Band A households pay £779/year less. The 25% single person discount reduces Band A in Aberdeenshire to £1,169/year.
% of median salary
4.9%
Weeks of median pay
2.5
Median local salary
£32,000
Band A council tax in Aberdeenshire (£1,559/year) represents 4.9% of the median gross full-time salary for the area (£32,000/year). That is the equivalent of approximately 2.5 weeks of median gross earnings. The Scottish average Band A rate of £1,540/year represents 4.8% of the same local median.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE). Median gross full-time earnings, approximate.
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly | With 25% discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A ◀ | Up to £27,000 | £1,559 | £130 | £1,169 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,818 | £152 | £1,364 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £2,078 | £173 | £1,559 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,338 | £195 | £1,754 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £3,012 | £251 | £2,259 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,682 | £307 | £2,762 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,388 | £366 | £3,291 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,435 | £453 | £4,076 |
10 monthly instalments
Standard — April to January
£156/month
No payment in February or March
12 monthly instalments
On request from council
£130/month
Spreads the same total over all 12 months
Annual lump sum
Pay in full upfront
£1,559
Some councils offer a small discount
25% single person discount
Saves £390/year (reducing your bill to £1,169/year). Anyone living alone automatically qualifies. Adults who are full-time students, carers, or severely mentally impaired are disregarded when counting.
Apply for single person discount — Aberdeenshire→Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt — the Band A bill is £0. Mixed households (some students, some non-students) do not get the full exemption but students are disregarded for the single-person discount.
Council Tax Reduction (CTR)
A means-tested discount available to working-age and pension-age households on low incomes. CTR can reduce your Band A bill by up to 100% and is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously.
Apply for CTR — Aberdeenshire→Disabled person's band reduction
If someone in your household is severely disabled and needs extra space or a specific room (e.g. for a wheelchair), your property is assessed as one band lower. For Band A, this means paying Band A (cannot go lower) rates instead — saving £0/year.
Scotland note: Your Band A bill of £1,559 includes £652/year for Scottish Water charges — water and sewerage are bundled into council tax in Scotland, unlike England where they are separate bills.
Council tax Band A in Aberdeenshire is £1,559 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £130 per month or £30 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £1,169 per year.
Yes. Aberdeenshire's Band A rate of £1,559 is £19 above the Scottish average Band A rate of £1,540. The Scottish average is calculated using the national average Band D rate of £2,310 multiplied by the Band A ratio of 66.7%.
Band A is the cheapest council tax band in Aberdeenshire, costing £1,559/year (£130/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £5,435/year. The full range in Aberdeenshire spans £3,876/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. You are already in the lowest council tax band.
To challenge your council tax band in Aberdeenshire, contact the local Assessor's office — not the council itself. The Scottish Assessors Association handles all banding queries. You can make a formal proposal if you think your property is in the wrong band, particularly if similar properties nearby are in a lower band, or if you have evidence the 1991 valuation was wrong. Be aware that a successful challenge could also result in your band being increased.
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Rates shown are for 2026/27 and include Scottish Water charges of £652/year. Verify your exact bill with Aberdeenshire council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.