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Council Tax Bands in South Lanarkshire 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£1,468.47

+£89.62 (+6.5%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for South Lanarkshire from 1 April 2026. Scotland uses the same 8 bands as England, based on 1991 property values, but appeals go through the Scottish Assessors.

Quick answer

Council tax bands in South Lanarkshire for 2026/27 run from £978.98 (Band A) to £3,597.75 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £1,468.47 (up 6.5% on 2025/26). All eight bands (A to H) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to H Rate Table - South Lanarkshire 2026/27

Band	1991 value range	Annual rate	Monthly (10 mths)	Monthly (12 mths)
ABand A	Up to £27,000	£978.98	£97.90	£81.58
BBand B	£27,001 to £35,000	£1,142.14	£114.21	£95.18
CBand C	£35,001 to £45,000	£1,305.31	£130.53	£108.78
DBand D	£45,001 to £58,000	£1,468.47	£146.85	£122.37
EBand E	£58,001 to £80,000	£1,929.41	£192.94	£160.78
FBand F	£80,001 to £106,000	£2,386.26	£238.63	£198.86
GBand G	£106,001 to £212,000	£2,875.75	£287.58	£239.65
HBand H	Over £212,000	£3,597.75	£359.78	£299.81

Source: South Lanarkshire Council council tax schedule 2026/27, published April 2026. Monthly 10-month figures based on standard payment plan. 12-month figures for direct debit monthly arrangements.

Last verified 2026-05-09 against South Lanarkshire Council's published 2026/27 schedule.

Note for Scottish households: water and waste water are extraThe figures above are the council tax portion only. Scottish residents also pay Scottish Water and Waste Water charges as part of their council tax bill, which adds approximately £650 at Band D (2026/27 rates). These charges are collected by your local authority on behalf of Scottish Water and shown as separate line items on your bill. Your total annual bill will therefore be higher than the council tax figures shown here. See Scottish Water charges for the exact amounts.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£1,378.85

Band D 2026/27

£1,468.47

Annual increase

+£89.62 (+6.5%)

South Lanarkshire's Band D rate increased by £89.62 (6.5%) in 2026/27 compared to the previous year. Scotland does not operate England's council tax referendum limit, so each Scottish council sets its own increase (the funded council tax freeze applied only to 2024/25).

How South Lanarkshire Calculates Band Rates

Like all local authorities, South Lanarkshire sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. Bands A to D are fixed ninths of Band D, but Scotland's 2017 reform (SSI 2016/368) set steeper ratios for bands E to H, so higher-band households pay proportionally more than in England or Wales:

Band	Fraction of Band D	Calculation	2026/27 rate
Band A	6/9	£1,468.47 × 6/9	£978.98
Band B	7/9	£1,468.47 × 7/9	£1,142.14
Band C	8/9	£1,468.47 × 8/9	£1,305.31
Band D	9/9	Baseline rate	£1,468.47
Band E	473/360	£1,468.47 × 473/360	£1,929.41
Band F	585/360	£1,468.47 × 585/360	£2,386.26
Band G	705/360	£1,468.47 × 705/360	£2,875.75
Band H	882/360	£1,468.47 × 882/360	£3,597.75

Contact South Lanarkshire Council

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact South Lanarkshire Council directly.

South Lanarkshire Council council tax page

Source: South Lanarkshire Council 2026/27 council tax schedule, published April 2026. Retrieved April 2026.

South Lanarkshire Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in South Lanarkshire for 2026/27?

Band D council tax in South Lanarkshire is £1,468.47 for 2026/27, up from £1,378.85 in 2025/26 (a 6.5% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.

How much is council tax Band A in South Lanarkshire for 2026/27?

Band A council tax in South Lanarkshire is £978.98 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £1,468.47 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £97.90 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January. Scottish bills also add separate Scottish Water and waste water charges on top.

How much is council tax Band B in South Lanarkshire for 2026/27?

Band B council tax in South Lanarkshire is £1,142.14 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £1,468.47 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £114.21 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January. Scottish bills also add separate Scottish Water and waste water charges on top.

How much is council tax Band C in South Lanarkshire for 2026/27?

Band C council tax in South Lanarkshire is £1,305.31 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £1,468.47 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £130.53 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January. Scottish bills also add separate Scottish Water and waste water charges on top.

How much is council tax Band E in South Lanarkshire for 2026/27?

Band E council tax in South Lanarkshire is £1,929.41 for 2026/27 (Scotland's 2017 reform set a steeper Band E ratio than England and Wales), which is 473/360 of the £1,468.47 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £192.94 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January. Scottish bills also add separate Scottish Water and waste water charges on top.

What are all eight council tax bands in South Lanarkshire?

South Lanarkshire has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £978.98, Band B £1,142.14, Band C £1,305.31, Band D £1,468.47, Band E £1,929.41, Band F £2,386.26, Band G £2,875.75, Band H £3,597.75. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £1,468.47. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.

How much did council tax rise in South Lanarkshire this year?

South Lanarkshire raised Band D council tax by £89.62 for 2026/27, a 6.5% increase versus 2025/26. Scotland does not operate England's council tax referendum limit, so each Scottish council sets its own increase (the funded council tax freeze applied only to 2024/25).

When do I pay council tax to South Lanarkshire?

Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including South Lanarkshire offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact South Lanarkshire Council directly to set up or change a payment plan.

What discounts are available on council tax in South Lanarkshire?

Standard discounts include the 25% single-person discount (one adult living alone or with under-18s), full exemption for student households, and discounts for properties left empty or undergoing major repair. South Lanarkshire also operates a Council Tax Support scheme for low-income households. Apply via the council's website.

How do I check my council tax band in South Lanarkshire?

Your property's official council tax band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Look it up free at gov.uk/check-council-tax-band, or check your most recent council tax bill from South Lanarkshire Council. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the Scottish Assessors.

Independent information. Not affiliated with the Valuation Office Agency, any local authority, or Scottish Assessors. Rate data is compiled from published 2026/27 council tax schedules. Not legal or financial advice. Contact your local authority for billing queries.

Updated April 2026. Rates for 2026/27. 2027/28 rates to be published by South Lanarkshire Council in early 2027.

Last verified 5 May 2026 · Sourced from Individual council websites, GOV.UK, ONS, and the Valuation Office Agency

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