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£4,602/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band G)
£4,602
Monthly
£384
Single person (25% off)
£3,452
Weekly
£89
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (East Lothian) | £2,350/year |
| Band G ratio to Band D | 705/360 (195.8%) |
| Calculation | £2,350 × 195.8% = £4,602 |
| Scottish average Band G | £3,094/year |
| vs Scottish average | £1,508 above average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £1,580 × 705/360 (195.8%).
1991 valuation: £106,001–£212,000
Band G covers properties valued £106,001–£212,000 in 1991. In East Lothian for 2026/27, Band G costs £4,602/year (£384/month including water and sewerage). This is £1,508 above the Scottish average Band G rate of £3,094. Compared to Band D in East Lothian (£2,350/year), Band G households pay £2,252/year more. The 25% single person discount reduces Band G in East Lothian to £3,452/year.
| 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 | £3,088 | £257 | £2,316 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,819 | £318 | £2,864 |
| Band G ◀ | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,602 | £384 | £3,452 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,758 | £480 | £4,319 |
25% single person discount
Saves £1,151/year on your Band G bill (reducing it to £3,452/year). Apply directly to East Lothian 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 G 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 Lothian council, available to working-age and pension-age households on low incomes. CTR can reduce your Band G bill by up to 100%. It is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously. Apply via East Lothian 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 G, this means paying Band F rates instead — saving £783/year.
Scotland note: Your Band G bill of £4,602 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 G in East Lothian is £4,602 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £384 per month or £89 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £3,452 per year.
Yes. East Lothian's Band G rate of £4,602 is £1,508 above the Scottish average Band G rate of £3,094. The Scottish average is calculated using the national average Band D rate of £1,580 multiplied by the Band G ratio of 195.8%.
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 £5,758/year. The full range in East Lothian spans £4,191/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. Band G costs £3,035/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.