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£2,924/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band E)
£2,924
Monthly
£244
Single person (25% off)
£2,193
Weekly
£56
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (Scottish Borders) | £2,271/year |
| Band E ratio to Band D | 473/360 (131.4%) |
| Calculation | £2,271 × 131.4% = £2,924 |
| Scottish average Band E | £2,975/year |
| vs Scottish average | £51 below average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £2,310 × 473/360 (131.4%).
| Year | Band E annual | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £2,277 | — |
| 2023/24 | £2,391 | +5.0% |
| 2024/25 | £2,546 | +6.5% |
| 2025/26 | £2,750 | +8.0% |
| 2026/27 ◀ current | £2,984 | +8.5% |
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: £58,001–£80,000
Band E covers properties valued £58,001–£80,000 in 1991. In Scottish Borders for 2026/27, Band E costs £2,924/year (£244/month including water and sewerage). This is £51 below the Scottish average Band E rate of £2,975. Compared to Band D in Scottish Borders (£2,271/year), Band E households pay £653/year more. The 25% single person discount reduces Band E in Scottish Borders to £2,193/year.
% of median salary
10.6%
Weeks of median pay
5.5
Median local salary
£27,500
Band E council tax in Scottish Borders (£2,924/year) represents 10.6% of the median gross full-time salary for the area (£27,500/year). That is the equivalent of approximately 5.5 weeks of median gross earnings. The Scottish average Band E rate of £2,975/year represents 10.8% 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 | £1,514 | £126 | £1,136 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,766 | £147 | £1,325 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £2,019 | £168 | £1,514 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,271 | £189 | £1,703 |
| Band E ◀ | £58,001–£80,000 | £2,924 | £244 | £2,193 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,573 | £298 | £2,680 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,257 | £355 | £3,193 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,271 | £439 | £3,953 |
10 monthly instalments
Standard — April to January
£292/month
No payment in February or March
12 monthly instalments
On request from council
£244/month
Spreads the same total over all 12 months
Annual lump sum
Pay in full upfront
£2,924
Some councils offer a small discount
25% single person discount
Saves £731/year (reducing your bill to £2,193/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 — Scottish Borders→Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt — the Band E 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 E bill by up to 100% and is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously.
Apply for CTR — Scottish Borders→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 E, this means paying Band D rates instead — saving £653/year.
Scotland note: Your Band E bill of £2,924 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 E in Scottish Borders is £2,924 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £244 per month or £56 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £2,193 per year.
No. Scottish Borders's Band E rate of £2,924 is £51 below the Scottish average Band E rate of £2,975, making it one of the more affordable councils for Band E properties.
Band A is the cheapest council tax band in Scottish Borders, costing £1,514/year (£126/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £5,271/year. The full range in Scottish Borders spans £3,757/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. Band E costs £1,410/year more than Band A in Scottish Borders.
To challenge your council tax band in Scottish Borders, 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 Scottish Borders council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.