Argyll and Bute council tax 2026/27
Argyll and Bute's Band D council tax is £1,783.33 for 2026/27, after a 9.7% rise. Only Midlothian charges more at Band D.
- Up 9.7% on 2025/26
- 2nd highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,435.65
Argyll and Bute 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 | £1,188.89 | £434.88 | £1,623.77 | £162.38 | £135.31 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,387.03 | £507.36 | £1,894.39 | £189.44 | £157.87 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,585.18 | £579.84 | £2,165.02 | £216.50 | £180.42 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,783.33 | £652.32 | £2,435.65 | £243.57 | £202.97 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,343.10 | £797.28 | £3,140.38 | £314.04 | £261.70 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,897.91 | £942.24 | £3,840.15 | £384.02 | £320.01 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,492.35 | £1,087.20 | £4,579.55 | £457.96 | £381.63 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,369.16 | £1,304.64 | £5,673.80 | £567.38 | £472.82 |
Band D in Argyll and Bute compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,783.33 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
How much is council tax in Argyll and Bute?
For 2026/27 a Band D home pays £1,783.33, up from £1,625.64. The council applied the same 9.7% rise to every band.
That leaves Argyll and Bute second highest of Scotland's 32 councils. Its Band D is about £130 more than the Scottish average of £1,653.
The gap to neighbouring councils
Highland, to the north, charges £1,633.99 at Band D. That is £149.34 a year less than Argyll and Bute.
Stirling is £30.46 cheaper and Inverclyde £109.48 cheaper. West Dunbartonshire is £101.80 cheaper, and Perth and Kinross is £109.49 cheaper.
Second homes: a 110% premium
For 2026/27 the council set a second homes premium of 110% on top of the standard charge. A second home therefore pays 210% of the normal bill.
The council made this depend on new national rules being in force by 1 April 2026. Those rules, SSI 2026/169, were made in March 2026.
Water, waste water and monthly payments
Scottish Water charges are collected with council tax. For a Band C home the combined bill is £1,585.18 plus £579.84, or £2,165.02 a year.
Spread over 10 monthly payments from April, that is £216.50 a month. Ask the council if you would rather pay over 12 months.
Paying and reporting changes
The council's making payments page lists the ways to pay. Tell the council when you move in or out, or when an adult joins or leaves the household.
Council Tax Reduction can lower the bill for households on a low income. You usually need savings under £16,000 to qualify.
Quick answers
- How much is Band D council tax in Argyll and Bute?
£1,783.33 for 2026/27. With Scottish Water charges, a Band D household pays £2,435.65.
- Is Argyll and Bute council tax the highest in Scotland?
It is second highest at Band D of Scotland's 32 councils. Only Midlothian, at £1,816.16, is higher.
- How much do second homes pay in Argyll and Bute?
The 2026/27 premium is 110% above the standard rate. A second home pays 210% of the normal council tax.
- How much did council tax rise in Argyll and Bute?
By 9.7% in every band. Band D went up £157.69.