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£1,551/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band A)
£1,551
Monthly
£129
Single person (25% off)
£1,163
Weekly
£30
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (Inverclyde) | £2,326/year |
| Band A ratio to Band D | 6/9 (66.7%) |
| Calculation | £2,326 × 66.7% = £1,551 |
| Scottish average Band A | £1,053/year |
| vs Scottish average | £498 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 Inverclyde for 2026/27, Band A costs £1,551/year (£129/month including water and sewerage). This is £498 above the Scottish average Band A rate of £1,053. Compared to Band D in Inverclyde (£2,326/year), Band A households pay £775/year less. The 25% single person discount reduces Band A in Inverclyde to £1,163/year.
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly | With 25% discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A ◀ | Up to £27,000 | £1,551 | £129 | £1,163 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,809 | £151 | £1,357 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £2,068 | £172 | £1,551 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,326 | £194 | £1,745 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £3,056 | £255 | £2,292 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,780 | £315 | £2,835 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,555 | £380 | £3,416 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,699 | £475 | £4,274 |
25% single person discount
Saves £388/year on your Band A bill (reducing it to £1,163/year). Apply directly to Inverclyde 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 Inverclyde 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 Inverclyde 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 £1,551 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 Inverclyde is £1,551 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £129 per month or £30 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £1,163 per year.
Yes. Inverclyde's Band A rate of £1,551 is £498 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 Inverclyde, costing £1,551/year (£129/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £5,699/year. The full range in Inverclyde spans £4,148/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. You are already in the lowest council tax band.
To challenge your council tax band in Inverclyde, 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 Inverclyde council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.