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£2,026/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band C)
£2,026
Monthly
£169
Single person (25% off)
£1,520
Weekly
£39
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (West Lothian) | £2,279/year |
| Band C ratio to Band D | 8/9 (88.9%) |
| Calculation | £2,279 × 88.9% = £2,026 |
| Scottish average Band C | £1,404/year |
| vs Scottish average | £622 above average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £1,580 × 8/9 (88.9%).
1991 valuation: £35,001–£45,000
Band C covers properties valued £35,001–£45,000 in 1991. In West Lothian for 2026/27, Band C costs £2,026/year (£169/month including water and sewerage). This is £622 above the Scottish average Band C rate of £1,404. Compared to Band D in West Lothian (£2,279/year), Band C households pay £253/year less. The 25% single person discount reduces Band C in West Lothian to £1,520/year.
| 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 | £2,994 | £250 | £2,246 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,703 | £309 | £2,777 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,463 | £372 | £3,347 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,584 | £465 | £4,188 |
25% single person discount
Saves £507/year on your Band C bill (reducing it to £1,520/year). Apply directly to West Lothian 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 C 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 West Lothian council, available to working-age and pension-age households on low incomes. CTR can reduce your Band C bill by up to 100%. It is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously. Apply via West Lothian 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 C, this means paying Band B rates instead — saving £253/year.
Scotland note: Your Band C bill of £2,026 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 C in West Lothian is £2,026 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £169 per month or £39 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £1,520 per year.
Yes. West Lothian's Band C rate of £2,026 is £622 above the Scottish average Band C rate of £1,404. The Scottish average is calculated using the national average Band D rate of £1,580 multiplied by the Band C ratio of 88.9%.
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 £5,584/year. The full range in West Lothian spans £4,065/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. Band C costs £507/year more than Band A in West Lothian.
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.