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£1,519/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band A)
£1,519
Monthly
£127
Single person (25% off)
£1,139
Weekly
£29
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (West Lothian) | £2,279/year |
| Band A ratio to Band D | 6/9 (66.7%) |
| Calculation | £2,279 × 66.7% = £1,519 |
| Scottish average Band A | £1,540/year |
| vs Scottish average | £21 below average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £2,310 × 6/9 (66.7%).
| Year | Band A annual | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £1,171 | — |
| 2023/24 | £1,230 | +5.0% |
| 2024/25 | £1,310 | +6.5% |
| 2025/26 | £1,415 | +8.0% |
| 2026/27 ◀ current | £1,519 | +7.4% |
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: Up to £27,000
Band A covers properties valued up to £27,000 in 1991. In West Lothian for 2026/27, Band A costs £1,519/year (£127/month including water and sewerage). This is £21 below the Scottish average Band A rate of £1,540. Compared to Band D in West Lothian (£2,279/year), Band A households pay £760/year less. The 25% single person discount reduces Band A in West Lothian to £1,139/year.
% of median salary
4.9%
Weeks of median pay
2.5
Median local salary
£31,000
Band A council tax in West Lothian (£1,519/year) represents 4.9% of the median gross full-time salary for the area (£31,000/year). That is the equivalent of approximately 2.5 weeks of median gross earnings. The Scottish average Band A rate of £1,540/year represents 5.0% 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 | £1,773 | £148 | £1,330 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £2,026 | £169 | £1,520 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,279 | £190 | £1,709 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £2,935 | £245 | £2,201 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,586 | £299 | £2,690 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,273 | £356 | £3,205 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,290 | £441 | £3,968 |
10 monthly instalments
Standard — April to January
£152/month
No payment in February or March
12 monthly instalments
On request from council
£127/month
Spreads the same total over all 12 months
Annual lump sum
Pay in full upfront
£1,519
Some councils offer a small discount
25% single person discount
Saves £380/year (reducing your bill to £1,139/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 — West Lothian→Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt — the Band A 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 A bill by up to 100% and is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously.
Apply for CTR — West Lothian→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 £1,519 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 West Lothian is £1,519 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £127 per month or £29 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £1,139 per year.
No. West Lothian's Band A rate of £1,519 is £21 below the Scottish average Band A rate of £1,540, making it one of the more affordable councils for Band A properties.
Band A is the cheapest council tax band in West Lothian, costing £1,519/year (£127/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £5,290/year. The full range in West Lothian spans £3,771/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. You are already in the lowest council tax band.
To challenge your council tax band in West 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 West Lothian council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.