Aberdeen council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Aberdeen is £1,747.54 for 2026/27, up 6.8% from £1,636.27. A Band A home pays £1,165.03 and a Band H home pays £4,281.47.
- Up 6.8% on 2025/26
- 5th highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,399.86
Aberdeen council tax charges by band
Council tax plus Scottish Water's water and waste water charges, before any discount.
| Band | Council tax | Water and waste water | Total a year | 10 payments | 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band Aup to £27,000 in 1991 | £1,165.03 | £434.88 | £1,599.91 | £159.99 | £133.33 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,359.20 | £507.36 | £1,866.56 | £186.66 | £155.55 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,553.37 | £579.84 | £2,133.21 | £213.32 | £177.77 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,747.54 | £652.32 | £2,399.86 | £239.99 | £199.99 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,296.07 | £797.28 | £3,093.35 | £309.34 | £257.78 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,839.75 | £942.24 | £3,781.99 | £378.20 | £315.17 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,422.27 | £1,087.20 | £4,509.47 | £450.95 | £375.79 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,281.47 | £1,304.64 | £5,586.11 | £558.61 | £465.51 |
Band D in Aberdeen compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,747.54 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
How much is council tax in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen City Council set Band D at £1,747.54 for 2026/27. That is £111.27 more than the £1,636.27 charged in 2025/26, a rise of 6.8%. The council quotes the same 6.8% on its page about how council tax is spent.
The city is about £94 above the Scottish average Band D of £1,653. Of Scotland's 32 councils, it has the fifth highest Band D.
Aberdeen against the shire and the other cities
Living just outside the city costs less. Aberdeenshire charges £1,686.04 at Band D, which is £61.50 a year lower.
The other large cities are cheaper still at Band D:
- Dundee: £1,729.69, or £17.85 less than Aberdeen
- Glasgow: £1,706, or £41.54 less
- Edinburgh: £1,626.05, or £121.49 less
A Band C bill with water
A Band C home in Aberdeen pays £1,553.37 in council tax. Scottish Water adds £579.84 for water and waste water, so the yearly total is £2,133.21.
Over the usual 10 instalments from April to January, that is £213.32 a month. Spread over 12 months it comes to £177.77.
Pay council tax in Aberdeen
The council runs an online page for council tax payments, and you can also pay by Direct Debit. Tell the council straight away if you move or if the number of adults at home changes.
One adult living alone gets 25% off. Lower-income households can apply to the council for Council Tax Reduction, which can cut the bill by up to 100%.
Second homes in the city
The council's page on unoccupied properties does not give a second homes rate. If you own a second home in Aberdeen, ask the council which charge applies before you budget.
Quick answers
- How much is Band D council tax in Aberdeen in 2026/27?
Band D in Aberdeen is £1,747.54 for 2026/27. With Scottish Water charges of £652.32 added, a Band D home pays £2,399.86 in total.
- How much did Aberdeen council tax go up in 2026?
It rose 6.8%. At Band D that is an increase of £111.27, from £1,636.27 to £1,747.54.
- Is council tax cheaper in Aberdeenshire than in Aberdeen?
Yes, in every band. Band D in Aberdeenshire is £1,686.04, which is £61.50 less than in the city.
- What is the cheapest council tax band in Aberdeen?
Band A is the lowest, at £1,165.03 a year for 2026/27. A single adult living alone gets 25% off, which brings it to £873.77.