Argyll and Bute Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Argyll and Bute Council (Unitary Authority (Scotland)) in Scotland, Scotland. Administering 48 postcode districts under Council Tax (Scotland Reformed Multiplier 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£1,753.37100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.8%+£80.31 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Scotland)#13 of 32In Scotland

Postcodes Monitored48Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Argyll and Bute

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 48 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,168.91	£116.89/mo	£97.41/mo	£876.68	£87.67/mo
Band B	£1,363.73	£136.37/mo	£113.64/mo	£1,022.80	£102.28/mo
Band C	£1,558.55	£155.86/mo	£129.88/mo	£1,168.91	£116.89/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,753.37	£175.34/mo	£146.11/mo	£1,315.03	£131.50/mo
Band E	£2,303.73	£230.37/mo	£191.98/mo	£1,727.80	£172.78/mo
Band F	£2,849.23	£284.92/mo	£237.44/mo	£2,136.92	£213.69/mo
Band G	£3,433.68	£343.37/mo	£286.14/mo	£2,575.26	£257.53/mo
Band H	£4,295.76	£429.58/mo	£357.98/mo	£3,221.82	£322.18/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory Scotland benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta+£65.62vs Scotland average Band D (£1688)

Argyll and Bute Band D is +3.9% higher than the statutory Scotland benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£328.10.

Regional mean in Scotland: £1687.75 (+£65.62).

2. Scotland StandingRank #13 of 32 in ScotlandTop 41% highest Band D in Scotland

Within Scotland, Argyll and Bute ranks #13 of 32 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 41th percentile in Scotland.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£175.34 / 10 mosor £146.11 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £29.23 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in Scotland: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Scotland:

Falkirk

Save £6.25/yrBand D: £1747.12 (-0.4%)

South Lanarkshire

Save £34.97/yrBand D: £1718.40 (-2%)

Renfrewshire

Save £40.02/yrBand D: £1713.35 (-2.3%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Scotland:

Aberdeenshire

+£11.03/yrBand D: £1764.40 (+0.6%)

Clackmannanshire

+£42.15/yrBand D: £1795.52 (+2.4%)

Orkney Islands

+£57.90/yrBand D: £1811.27 (+3.3%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Argyll and Bute (Argyll and Bute Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Scottish Local Authority & Water Services Structure

In Scotland, Council Tax is set directly by Argyll and Bute Council to fund local schools, social work, roads, and environmental services.

Note: Domestic water and waste water (sewerage) charges are billed alongside Council Tax by Scottish local authorities on behalf of Scottish Water, but are legally distinct statutory charges outside Council Tax Band A–H tariffs.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Argyll and Bute Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Postcode Districts in Argyll and Bute

Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.

G84Band B Dominant

Argyll and Bute (G84 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,364/yr

Dominant Band:Band Band B

PA20Band A Dominant

Argyll and Bute (PA20 Postal District)