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£1,603/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band A)
£1,603
Monthly
£134
Single person (25% off)
£1,202
Weekly
£31
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (East Dunbartonshire) | £2,404/year |
| Band A ratio to Band D | 6/9 (66.7%) |
| Calculation | £2,404 × 66.7% = £1,603 |
| Scottish average Band A | £1,053/year |
| vs Scottish average | £550 above average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £1,580 × 6/9 (66.7%).
1991 valuation: Up to £27,000
Band A covers properties valued up to £27,000 in 1991. In East Dunbartonshire for 2026/27, Band A costs £1,603/year (£134/month including water and sewerage). This is £550 above the Scottish average Band A rate of £1,053. Compared to Band D in East Dunbartonshire (£2,404/year), Band A households pay £801/year less. The 25% single person discount reduces Band A in East Dunbartonshire to £1,202/year.
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly | With 25% discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A ◀ | Up to £27,000 | £1,603 | £134 | £1,202 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,870 | £156 | £1,403 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £2,137 | £178 | £1,603 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,404 | £200 | £1,803 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £3,159 | £263 | £2,369 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,907 | £326 | £2,930 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,708 | £392 | £3,531 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,890 | £491 | £4,418 |
25% single person discount
Saves £401/year on your Band A bill (reducing it to £1,202/year). Apply directly to East Dunbartonshire council. Anyone living alone automatically qualifies. Adults who are full-time students, carers, or severely mentally impaired are disregarded when counting.
Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt from council tax. If your Band A property is all-student, the 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 administered by East Dunbartonshire council, available to working-age and pension-age households on low incomes. CTR can reduce your Band A bill by up to 100%. It is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously. Apply via East Dunbartonshire council's website.
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 £1,603 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 East Dunbartonshire is £1,603 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £134 per month or £31 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £1,202 per year.
Yes. East Dunbartonshire's Band A rate of £1,603 is £550 above the Scottish average Band A rate of £1,053. The Scottish average is calculated using the national average Band D rate of £1,580 multiplied by the Band A ratio of 66.7%.
Band A is the cheapest council tax band in East Dunbartonshire, costing £1,603/year (£134/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £5,890/year. The full range in East Dunbartonshire spans £4,287/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. You are already in the lowest council tax band.
To challenge your council tax band in East Dunbartonshire, 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 East Dunbartonshire council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.