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Band D: £2,404 · Single person: £1,966 · Ranked 4 of 32
Band D (total)
£2,404
Council element
£1,752
Water & sewerage
£652
Year-on-year change
+9.5%
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Water and sewerage charges are the same for all households in your area regardless of band.
| Band | Property value (1991) | Ratio to D | Annual (inc. water) | Monthly | Single person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £27,000 | 66.7% | £1,603 | £134 | £1,365 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | 77.8% | £1,870 | £156 | £1,566 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | 88.9% | £2,137 | £178 | £1,766 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | 100.0% | £2,404 | £200 | £1,966 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | 131.4% | £3,159 | £263 | £2,532 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | 162.5% | £3,907 | £326 | £3,093 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | 195.8% | £4,708 | £392 | £3,694 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | 245.0% | £5,890 | £491 | £4,581 |
“Single person” column shows the 25% discount applied to the council element only — Scottish Water charges are unchanged. Students, carers, and severely mentally impaired people are disregarded when counting adults.
Scotland-specific: Council tax bills here include water and sewerage charges (£652/year at Band D) collected on behalf of Scottish Water. England bills these separately, which is why Scottish bills look higher but cover more services.
Amounts shown are for Band D. Your actual instalments depend on your band and any discounts or exemptions applied to your account.
Band D rate 2025/26, cheapest to most expensive. Your council is highlighted.
Source: Scottish Government, council tax collection statistics 2025/26.
East Dunbartonshire ranks 4 of 32 Scottish councils by Band D rate — one of the most expensive in Scotland. The Scottish average is £2,310; East Dunbartonshire is £94 above that.
East Dunbartonshire — covering Bearsden, Milngavie, Bishopbriggs, and Kirkintilloch — is consistently one of Scotland's most prosperous councils by household income, with strong demand for high-quality schools and public spaces. Many residents commute to Glasgow, and the area's reputation for good state schools sustains above-average property values. The 9.5% rise in 2026/27 is above the Scottish average, reflecting growing pressure on the capital programme from rising school rolls. The council benefits from lower social care costs per head than urban councils but cannot fully insulate budgets from wider inflationary pressures.
East Dunbartonshire Council approved a 9.5% council tax rise for 2026/27 at its February 2026 budget meeting. The administration argued the rise reflected growing pressure from rising school rolls in Bearsden and Milngavie. Opposition members questioned whether capital programme commitments to new school buildings had been properly costed. Investment in community facilities was protected; some discretionary services were reduced. [REVIEW: verify motion details and administration composition.]
Median earnings in East Dunbartonshire are approximately £32,000 — among Scotland's highest, reflecting the affluent commuter profile of Bearsden, Milngavie, Bishopbriggs, and Kirkintilloch. The Band D bill of £2,404 represents 7.5% of gross median pay — close to the Scottish average, despite the relatively high absolute rate. East Dunbartonshire has a higher proportion of Band E+ properties than most Scottish councils, so the average bill paid is materially above Band D.
East Dunbartonshire has the highest concentration of state schools rated 'very good' or above by Education Scotland in the country, creating sustained demand for properties in catchment areas around Bearsden Academy and Lenzie Academy. This drives above-Scotland-average property values and band distributions. The council benefits from significantly lower social care costs per head than urban Greater Glasgow councils, but has growing school capacity pressures unusual for a Scottish council. The Antonine Wall World Heritage Site adds modest cultural maintenance obligations.
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If you live alone, your Band D bill drops from £2,404 to £1,966/year — saving £438. Apply directly to East Dunbartonshire council.
Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt. Mixed households (students + non-students) get a 25% discount per disregarded adult instead.
Council Tax Reduction (CTR)
Income-based reduction for low-income households. Up to 100% off — separate from the single person discount, and you can receive both at once.
Disabled person's band reduction
If your property has been adapted for a disabled person's needs (e.g. a wheelchair-accessible room or additional bathroom), it can be valued as one band lower.
Severely mentally impaired (SMI) disregard
A person who has a severe impairment of intelligence and social functioning as a result of a condition such as dementia, stroke, or Parkinson's is disregarded when counting adults.
The premium is levied on properties that are not used as a main residence. Some exemptions apply (e.g. properties marketed for sale, job-related dwellings). Contact East Dunbartonshire Council to confirm your liability.
If you miss an instalment, the council sends a reminder. You have 7 days to pay the overdue amount and bring your account up to date. Most councils issue up to two reminders in any financial year.
If reminders are ignored, the council applies to the Sheriff Court for a Liability Order — a court order confirming the debt. This can be granted without you attending. Court costs (typically £70–£100) are added to your debt.
Once a Liability Order exists, the council can instruct your employer to deduct money from your wages before you receive them. In Scotland this is called an Earnings Arrestment and is governed by the Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987. Protected minimums apply.
The council can freeze and seize money in your bank accounts. A protected minimum of £529.90 (2025/26 figure) is exempt, but amounts above this can be taken.
As a last resort, the council can seek an Exceptional Attachment Order to seize and sell property. Imprisonment for wilful non-payment remains technically possible in Scotland (unlike England) but is extremely rare and requires proof of deliberate refusal rather than inability to pay.
Struggling to pay? Contact the council before you fall behind.
All Scottish councils have hardship funds, can set up affordable payment plans, and can check your eligibility for discounts and exemptions. Acting early prevents court involvement.
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2026/27 is the confirmed rate. Earlier years are estimates derived from Scotland-wide average increases. 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%.
| Year | Band D (inc. water) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £1,817 | — |
| 2023/24 | £1,908 | +5% |
| 2024/25 | £2,032 | +6.5% |
| 2025/26 | £2,195 | +8% |
| 2026/27 ★ | £2,404 | +9.5% |
Council tax in East Dunbartonshire for 2026/27 is £2,404 per year at Band D, including water and sewerage charges. The cheapest band (Band A) is £1,603/year, and the most expensive (Band H) is £5,890/year. A single person living alone pays £1,966/year at Band D — a saving of £438.
Yes. East Dunbartonshire's Band D rate of £2,404 is £94 above the Scottish average of approximately £2,310. The council component (excluding water) is £1,752.
The main discounts in East Dunbartonshire are: 25% single person discount (reduces Band D to £1,966/year), full student exemption for all-student households, and Council Tax Reduction (up to 100% for low-income households). Second homes in East Dunbartonshire pay a 100% premium on the council element — a Band D second home costs £4,156/year instead of £2,404.
Yes. Unlike England and Wales, Scottish council tax bills include water and sewerage charges collected on behalf of Scottish Water. In East Dunbartonshire, the water component is £652/year at Band D, with the remaining £1,752 going to the council for local services.
Band challenges in East Dunbartonshire — and across all of Scotland — are handled by the Scottish Assessors Association (SAA), not the council itself. You can check your property's valuation and submit a challenge at saa.gov.uk. Common grounds include: your property value was incorrectly assessed in 1991, the property has been altered to reduce its value, or a comparable property in the same street is in a lower band.
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Rates shown are for 2026/27 and include Scottish Water charges. Verify your exact bill with East Dunbartonshire council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values. Single person discount applies to the council element only — water charges are not reduced. Last data verification: 2026-05-20. Source: East Dunbartonshire council, Scottish Government.