Aberdeenshire council tax 2026/27
Aberdeenshire's Band D council tax is £1,686.04 for 2026/27. The 10% rise adds £153.28 to a Band D bill.
- Up 10% on 2025/26
- 14th highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,338.36
Aberdeenshire 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 | £1,124.03 | £434.88 | £1,558.91 | £155.89 | £129.91 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,311.36 | £507.36 | £1,818.72 | £181.87 | £151.56 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,498.70 | £579.84 | £2,078.54 | £207.85 | £173.21 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,686.04 | £652.32 | £2,338.36 | £233.84 | £194.86 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,215.27 | £797.28 | £3,012.55 | £301.26 | £251.05 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,739.82 | £942.24 | £3,682.06 | £368.21 | £306.84 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,301.83 | £1,087.20 | £4,389.03 | £438.90 | £365.75 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,130.80 | £1,304.64 | £5,435.44 | £543.54 | £452.95 |
Band D in Aberdeenshire compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,686.04 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
A 10% rise for 2026/27
The council's budget for 2026/27 raised council tax by 10%. At Band D the increase is £153.28, taking the yearly charge to £1,686.04.
No Scottish council raised its rate by more this year. Moray matched it, also at 10%.
How Aberdeenshire compares
Despite the large rise, Aberdeenshire stays mid-table. It is 14th highest of the 32 councils, and about £33 above the Scottish average of £1,653.
Its neighbours fall on either side:
- Aberdeen City: £61.50 more at Band D
- Moray: £45.10 more
- Highland: £52.05 less
- Angus: £87.39 less
Aberdeenshire council tax bands for larger homes
A Band E home pays £2,215.27 in council tax for 2026/27. Water and waste water add £797.28, making £3,012.55 for the year.
Paid in 12 monthly instalments, that total works out at £251.05 a month. The standard 10 instalments, April to January, make it £301.26.
Second homes premium from 1 September 2026
From 1 September 2026 the council charges a 200% premium on second homes. The total charge is therefore 300%, three times the normal bill. The council's page does not state the rate for 1 April to 31 August 2026.
Paying and getting help
You can pay Aberdeenshire council tax online through the council's payments site. Report a move, or a change in who lives with you, so the bill stays right.
Households on a low income may qualify for Council Tax Reduction from Aberdeenshire Council. Separately, a single adult living alone gets 25% off. That discount also comes off water and waste water charges.
Quick answers
- How much is Aberdeenshire council tax for a Band D home?
£1,686.04 a year for 2026/27. That is £153.28 more than in 2025/26.
- Is Aberdeenshire's 10% rise the biggest in Scotland?
Yes, jointly. Aberdeenshire and Moray both raised council tax by 10% for 2026/27, the largest rise of any Scottish council.
- Is Aberdeenshire council tax cheaper than Aberdeen City?
Yes. Band D in Aberdeenshire is £61.50 less than Aberdeen City's £1,747.54.
- What is the second home charge in Aberdeenshire?
From 1 September 2026 second homes pay a 200% premium. The total is 300% of the normal bill.
- How much is a Band E bill with water in Aberdeenshire?
A Band E home pays £2,215.27 in council tax and £797.28 to Scottish Water, a total of £3,012.55 for 2026/27.