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£2,089/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band C)
£2,089
Monthly
£174
Single person (25% off)
£1,567
Weekly
£40
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (East Lothian) | £2,350/year |
| Band C ratio to Band D | 8/9 (88.9%) |
| Calculation | £2,350 × 88.9% = £2,089 |
| Scottish average Band C | £2,053/year |
| vs Scottish average | £36 above average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £2,310 × 8/9 (88.9%).
| Year | Band C annual | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £1,609 | — |
| 2023/24 | £1,689 | +5.0% |
| 2024/25 | £1,799 | +6.5% |
| 2025/26 | £1,943 | +8.0% |
| 2026/27 ◀ current | £2,089 | +7.5% |
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: £35,001–£45,000
Band C covers properties valued £35,001–£45,000 in 1991. In East Lothian for 2026/27, Band C costs £2,089/year (£174/month including water and sewerage). This is £36 above the Scottish average Band C rate of £2,053. Compared to Band D in East Lothian (£2,350/year), Band C households pay £261/year less. The 25% single person discount reduces Band C in East Lothian to £1,567/year.
% of median salary
6.8%
Weeks of median pay
3.6
Median local salary
£30,500
Band C council tax in East Lothian (£2,089/year) represents 6.8% of the median gross full-time salary for the area (£30,500/year). That is the equivalent of approximately 3.6 weeks of median gross earnings. The Scottish average Band C rate of £2,053/year represents 6.7% 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 | £1,567 | £131 | £1,175 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,828 | £152 | £1,371 |
| Band C ◀ | £35,001–£45,000 | £2,089 | £174 | £1,567 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,350 | £196 | £1,763 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £3,028 | £252 | £2,271 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,701 | £308 | £2,776 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,412 | £368 | £3,309 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,464 | £455 | £4,098 |
10 monthly instalments
Standard — April to January
£209/month
No payment in February or March
12 monthly instalments
On request from council
£174/month
Spreads the same total over all 12 months
Annual lump sum
Pay in full upfront
£2,089
Some councils offer a small discount
25% single person discount
Saves £522/year (reducing your bill to £1,567/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 — East Lothian→Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt — the Band C 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 C bill by up to 100% and is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously.
Apply for CTR — East Lothian→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 C, this means paying Band B rates instead — saving £261/year.
Scotland note: Your Band C bill of £2,089 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 C in East Lothian is £2,089 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £174 per month or £40 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £1,567 per year.
Yes. East Lothian's Band C rate of £2,089 is £36 above the Scottish average Band C rate of £2,053. The Scottish average is calculated using the national average Band D rate of £2,310 multiplied by the Band C ratio of 88.9%.
Band A is the cheapest council tax band in East Lothian, costing £1,567/year (£131/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £5,464/year. The full range in East Lothian spans £3,897/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. Band C costs £522/year more than Band A in East Lothian.
To challenge your council tax band in East Lothian, 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 Lothian council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.