Clackmannanshire council tax 2026/27
A Band D home in Clackmannanshire pays £1,683.67 in council tax for 2026/27. The 5.6% rise is one of the smallest in Scotland this year.
- Up 5.6% on 2025/26
- 16th highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,335.99
Clackmannanshire 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 | £1,122.44 | £434.88 | £1,557.32 | £155.73 | £129.78 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,309.52 | £507.36 | £1,816.88 | £181.69 | £151.41 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,496.59 | £579.84 | £2,076.43 | £207.64 | £173.04 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,683.67 | £652.32 | £2,335.99 | £233.60 | £194.67 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,212.15 | £797.28 | £3,009.43 | £300.94 | £250.79 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,735.96 | £942.24 | £3,678.20 | £367.82 | £306.52 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,297.18 | £1,087.20 | £4,384.38 | £438.44 | £365.37 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,124.98 | £1,304.64 | £5,429.62 | £542.96 | £452.47 |
Band D in Clackmannanshire compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,683.67 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
Band D in Clackmannanshire costs £1,683.67 for 2026/27. A year earlier it was £1,594.38, so the rise is £89.29, or 5.6%.
Only Edinburgh and Fife put council tax up by a smaller percentage.
Right in the middle of the table
Clackmannanshire is 16th highest of the 32 councils, right in the middle. Its Band D is about £30 over the Scottish average of £1,653.
Falkirk is £31.42 dearer at Band D, and Stirling £69.20 dearer. Perth and Kinross is £9.83 cheaper, while Fife is £109.98 cheaper.
Paying in 10 or 12 instalments
The council's 2026/27 booklet sets out 10 monthly instalments from April to January. If you pay by Direct Debit, you can choose 12 instead.
For Band D, 10 instalments come to £168.37 each. Over 12 months the payment drops to £140.31.
A Band A home, with water
Band A is the cheapest band, at £1,122.44 for 2026/27. Water and waste water add £434.88, for a yearly total of £1,557.32.
If you live there alone, the 25% discount cuts the council tax part to £841.83 and the water charges to £326.16. At Band D, adding Scottish Water's charge takes the yearly bill to £2,335.99.
Second homes and discounts
The booklet says second homes have been charged 200% council tax since April 2024. That doubles the bill for the band.
Living alone as the only adult brings a 25% discount. Some adults are not counted at all, such as full-time students and apprentices.
Help with the bill
Council Tax Reduction is separate from discounts, so you can get both. Apply through Clackmannanshire Council, which also takes payments online.
Quick answers
- What is Band D council tax in Clackmannanshire for 2026/27?
£1,683.67 a year. That is £89.29 more than the 2025/26 charge of £1,594.38.
- Can I pay Clackmannanshire council tax over 12 months?
Yes, if you pay by Direct Debit. Otherwise the bill is split into 10 monthly instalments from April to January.
- Is Clackmannanshire council tax cheaper than Falkirk?
Yes, by £31.42 a year at Band D. Falkirk charges £1,715.09.
- How much do second homes pay in Clackmannanshire?
Second homes are charged 200% council tax, double the standard bill. This has applied since April 2024.