CouncilTaxCostUK
2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
East Ayrshire Council • ONS LAD S12000008
Below Scotland averageRank #17 of 32 (Scotland)

East Ayrshire Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: East Ayrshire Council (Unitary Authority (Scotland)) in Scotland, Scotland. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (Scotland Reformed Multiplier 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£1,661.44100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.71%+£74.73 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (Scotland)#17 of 32In Scotland
Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: East Ayrshire

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,107.63£110.76/mo£830.72£83.07/mo
Band B
£1,292.23£129.22/mo£969.17£96.92/mo
Band C
£1,476.84£147.68/mo£1,107.63£110.76/mo
Band DBenchmark
£1,661.44£166.14/mo£1,246.08£124.61/mo
Band E
£2,182.95£218.30/mo£1,637.21£163.72/mo
Band F
£2,699.84£269.98/mo£2,024.88£202.49/mo
Band G
£3,253.65£325.37/mo£2,440.24£244.02/mo
Band H
£4,070.53£407.05/mo£3,052.90£305.29/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-£26.31vs Scotland average Band D (£1688)

East Ayrshire Band D is -1.6% lower than the statutory Scotland benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£131.55.

Regional mean in Scotland: £1687.75 (-£26.31).
2. Scotland StandingRank #17 of 32 in ScotlandTop 50% lowest Band D in Scotland

Within Scotland, East Ayrshire ranks #17 of 32 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 50th percentile in Scotland.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£166.14 / 10 mosor £138.45 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £27.69 / 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:
Shetland Islands
Save £31.02/yrBand D: £1630.42 (-1.9%)
Perth and Kinross
Save £60.95/yrBand D: £1600.49 (-3.7%)
Moray
Save £72.93/yrBand D: £1588.51 (-4.4%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Scotland:
Renfrewshire
+£51.91/yrBand D: £1713.35 (+3.1%)
South Lanarkshire
+£56.96/yrBand D: £1718.40 (+3.4%)
Falkirk
+£85.68/yrBand D: £1747.12 (+5.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across East Ayrshire (East Ayrshire Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Scottish Local Authority & Water Services Structure

In Scotland, Council Tax is set directly by East Ayrshire 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 East Ayrshire Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.