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£3,584/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band F)
£3,584
Monthly
£299
Single person (25% off)
£2,688
Weekly
£69
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (City of Edinburgh) | £2,278/year |
| Band F ratio to Band D | 585/360 (162.5%) |
| Calculation | £2,278 × 162.5% = £3,584 |
| Scottish average Band F | £3,636/year |
| vs Scottish average | £52 below average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £2,310 × 585/360 (162.5%).
| Year | Band F annual | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £2,946 | — |
| 2023/24 | £3,094 | +5.0% |
| 2024/25 | £3,296 | +6.5% |
| 2025/26 | £3,559 | +8.0% |
| 2026/27 ◀ current | £3,702 | +4.0% |
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: £80,001–£106,000
Band F covers properties valued £80,001–£106,000 in 1991. In City of Edinburgh for 2026/27, Band F costs £3,584/year (£299/month including water and sewerage). This is £52 below the Scottish average Band F rate of £3,636. Compared to Band D in City of Edinburgh (£2,278/year), Band F households pay £1,306/year more. The 25% single person discount reduces Band F in City of Edinburgh to £2,688/year.
% of median salary
10.9%
Weeks of median pay
5.6
Median local salary
£33,000
Band F council tax in City of Edinburgh (£3,584/year) represents 10.9% of the median gross full-time salary for the area (£33,000/year). That is the equivalent of approximately 5.6 weeks of median gross earnings. The Scottish average Band F rate of £3,636/year represents 11.0% 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 | £1,519 | £127 | £1,139 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,772 | £148 | £1,329 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £2,025 | £169 | £1,519 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,278 | £190 | £1,709 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £2,933 | £244 | £2,200 |
| Band F ◀ | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,584 | £299 | £2,688 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,271 | £356 | £3,203 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,288 | £441 | £3,966 |
10 monthly instalments
Standard — April to January
£358/month
No payment in February or March
12 monthly instalments
On request from council
£299/month
Spreads the same total over all 12 months
Annual lump sum
Pay in full upfront
£3,584
Some councils offer a small discount
25% single person discount
Saves £896/year (reducing your bill to £2,688/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 — City of Edinburgh→Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt — the Band F 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 F bill by up to 100% and is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously.
Apply for CTR — City of Edinburgh→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 F, this means paying Band E rates instead — saving £651/year.
Scotland note: Your Band F bill of £3,584 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 F in City of Edinburgh is £3,584 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £299 per month or £69 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £2,688 per year.
No. City of Edinburgh's Band F rate of £3,584 is £52 below the Scottish average Band F rate of £3,636, making it one of the more affordable councils for Band F properties.
Band A is the cheapest council tax band in City of Edinburgh, costing £1,519/year (£127/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £5,288/year. The full range in City of Edinburgh spans £3,769/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. Band F costs £2,065/year more than Band A in City of Edinburgh.
To challenge your council tax band in City of Edinburgh, 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 City of Edinburgh council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.