South Ayrshire Council Tax 2026/2027
Official municipal billing authority: South Ayrshire Council (Unitary Authority (Scotland)) in Scotland, Scotland. Administering 6 postcode districts under Council Tax (Scotland Reformed Multiplier 1991 Valuation).
Statutory Tariff Table: South Ayrshire
Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 6 outcodes in this authority.
| Valuation Band | Full Annual (£) | 10-Mo Direct Debit | Single Person (-25%) | Single 10-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Band A | £1,281.93 | £128.19/mo | £961.45 | £96.15/mo |
Band B | £1,495.58 | £149.56/mo | £1,121.69 | £112.17/mo |
Band C | £1,709.24 | £170.92/mo | £1,281.93 | £128.19/mo |
Band DBenchmark | £1,922.89 | £192.29/mo | £1,442.17 | £144.22/mo |
Band E | £2,526.46 | £252.65/mo | £1,894.85 | £189.49/mo |
Band F | £3,124.70 | £312.47/mo | £2,343.53 | £234.35/mo |
Band G | £3,765.66 | £376.57/mo | £2,824.25 | £282.43/mo |
Band H | £4,711.08 | £471.11/mo | £3,533.31 | £353.33/mo |
2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark
Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory Scotland benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.
South Ayrshire Band D is +13.9% higher than the statutory Scotland benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£1175.70.
Within Scotland, South Ayrshire ranks #2 of 32 billing authorities for Band D charges.
Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £32.05 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.
Nearby Authorities in Scotland: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives
Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure
Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across South Ayrshire (South Ayrshire Council).
Scottish Local Authority & Water Services Structure
In Scotland, Council Tax is set directly by South 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.
Postcode Districts in South Ayrshire
Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.
South Ayrshire (KA7 Postal District)
South Ayrshire (KA8 Postal District)
South Ayrshire (KA9 Postal District)
South Ayrshire (KA10 Postal District)
South Ayrshire (KA19 Postal District)
South Ayrshire (KA26 Postal District)