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How much is Council Tax Band D in Edinburgh?
City of Edinburgh Council Band D Council Tax for 2025/26 is approximately £1,545, after the council froze rates in 2024/25 and then raised them by 8% in 2025/26. Scotland averages about £1,540 across 32 councils.
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For 2025/26, the City of Edinburgh Council's Band D Council Tax is approximately £1,545 (after an 8% increase following the 2024/25 freeze). Scotland uses 8 bands A–H based on April 1991 valuations. Multipliers: A ×0.667, B ×0.778, C ×0.889, D reference, E ×1.222, F ×1.444, G ×1.667, H ×2.000. Across Scotland's 32 unitary councils, Band D 2025/26 ranges from approximately £1,341 (Western Isles) to £1,684 (Aberdeen City). Glasgow Band D: ~£1,576. Aberdeen ~£1,684. Dundee ~£1,602. Single-occupier discount 25%; full-time student exemption 100%; severely-mentally-impaired full disregard. Scotland's Council Tax includes the local authority's charge plus the water and sewerage charge — both billed by the council on behalf of Scottish Water.
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.