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£5,601/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band H)
£5,601
Monthly
£467
Single person (25% off)
£4,201
Weekly
£108
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (Highland) | £2,286/year |
| Band H ratio to Band D | 882/360 (245.0%) |
| Calculation | £2,286 × 245.0% = £5,601 |
| Scottish average Band H | £3,871/year |
| vs Scottish average | £1,730 above average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £1,580 × 882/360 (245.0%).
1991 valuation: Over £212,000
Band H covers properties valued over £212,000 in 1991. In Highland for 2026/27, Band H costs £5,601/year (£467/month including water and sewerage). This is £1,730 above the Scottish average Band H rate of £3,871. Compared to Band D in Highland (£2,286/year), Band H households pay £3,315/year more. The 25% single person discount reduces Band H in Highland to £4,201/year.
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly | With 25% discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £27,000 | £1,524 | £127 | £1,143 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,778 | £148 | £1,334 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £2,032 | £169 | £1,524 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,286 | £191 | £1,715 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £3,004 | £250 | £2,253 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,715 | £310 | £2,786 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,477 | £373 | £3,358 |
| Band H ◀ | Over £212,000 | £5,601 | £467 | £4,201 |
25% single person discount
Saves £1,400/year on your Band H bill (reducing it to £4,201/year). Apply directly to Highland 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 H 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 Highland council, available to working-age and pension-age households on low incomes. CTR can reduce your Band H bill by up to 100%. It is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously. Apply via Highland 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 H, this means paying Band G rates instead — saving £1,124/year.
Scotland note: Your Band H bill of £5,601 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 H in Highland is £5,601 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £467 per month or £108 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £4,201 per year.
Yes. Highland's Band H rate of £5,601 is £1,730 above the Scottish average Band H rate of £3,871. The Scottish average is calculated using the national average Band D rate of £1,580 multiplied by the Band H ratio of 245.0%.
Band A is the cheapest council tax band in Highland, costing £1,524/year (£127/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £5,601/year. The full range in Highland spans £4,077/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. Band H costs £4,077/year more than Band A in Highland.
To challenge your council tax band in Highland, 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 Highland council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.