East Dunbartonshire Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: East Dunbartonshire Council (Unitary Authority (Scotland)) in Scotland, Scotland. Administering 4 postcode districts under Council Tax (Scotland Reformed Multiplier 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£1,581.88100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.63%+£70.00 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (Scotland)#21 of 32In Scotland

Postcodes Monitored4Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: East Dunbartonshire

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 4 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	£1,054.59	£105.46/mo	£87.88/mo	£790.94	£79.09/mo
Band B	£1,230.35	£123.04/mo	£102.53/mo	£922.76	£92.28/mo
Band C	£1,406.12	£140.61/mo	£117.18/mo	£1,054.59	£105.46/mo
Band DBenchmark	£1,581.88	£158.19/mo	£131.82/mo	£1,186.41	£118.64/mo
Band E	£2,078.41	£207.84/mo	£173.20/mo	£1,558.81	£155.88/mo
Band F	£2,570.56	£257.06/mo	£214.21/mo	£1,927.92	£192.79/mo
Band G	£3,097.85	£309.79/mo	£258.15/mo	£2,323.39	£232.34/mo
Band H	£3,875.61	£387.56/mo	£322.97/mo	£2,906.71	£290.67/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-£105.87vs Scotland average Band D (£1688)

East Dunbartonshire Band D is -6.3% lower than the statutory Scotland benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£529.35.

Regional mean in Scotland: £1687.75 (-£105.87).

2. Scotland StandingRank #21 of 32 in ScotlandTop 38% lowest Band D in Scotland

Within Scotland, East Dunbartonshire ranks #21 of 32 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 38th percentile in Scotland.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£158.19 / 10 mosor £131.82 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £26.37 / 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:

Glasgow City

Save £7.88/yrBand D: £1574.00 (-0.5%)

Aberdeen City

Save £15.58/yrBand D: £1566.30 (-1%)

Dundee City

Save £23.48/yrBand D: £1558.40 (-1.5%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Scotland:

Moray

+£6.63/yrBand D: £1588.51 (+0.4%)

Perth and Kinross

+£18.61/yrBand D: £1600.49 (+1.2%)

Shetland Islands

+£48.54/yrBand D: £1630.42 (+3.1%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

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

Statutory Local Tiers

Scottish Local Authority & Water Services Structure

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