Dumfries and Galloway council tax 2026/27
Dumfries and Galloway charges £1,578.65 for a Band D home in 2026/27, after an 8.5% rise. It has the sixth lowest Band D of Scotland's 32 councils.
- Up 8.5% on 2025/26
- 6th lowest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,230.97
Dumfries and Galloway 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 | £1,052.43 | £434.88 | £1,487.31 | £148.73 | £123.94 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,227.84 | £507.36 | £1,735.20 | £173.52 | £144.60 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,403.24 | £579.84 | £1,983.08 | £198.31 | £165.26 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,578.65 | £652.32 | £2,230.97 | £223.10 | £185.91 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,074.17 | £797.28 | £2,871.45 | £287.15 | £239.29 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,565.31 | £942.24 | £3,507.55 | £350.76 | £292.30 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,091.52 | £1,087.20 | £4,178.72 | £417.87 | £348.23 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £3,867.69 | £1,304.64 | £5,172.33 | £517.23 | £431.03 |
Band D in Dumfries and Galloway compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,578.65 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
Dumfries and Galloway council tax band D
The council agreed a balanced 2026/27 budget with an 8.5% council tax rise. Band D went from £1,454.98 to £1,578.65, an increase of £123.67.
Band D here is about £75 below the Scottish average of £1,653. Only five councils charge less at Band D.
Lower than Ayrshire and the Borders
Dumfries and Galloway is cheaper than three of its four neighbours:
- East Ayrshire charges £138.63 more at Band D.
- South Ayrshire charges £116.31 more.
- Scottish Borders charges £39.87 more.
South Lanarkshire is the exception. Its Band D is £110.18 lower, the cheapest in Scotland.
Worked example: Band B with water
A Band B household pays £1,227.84 in council tax for 2026/27. Add £507.36 for Scottish Water and the total is £1,735.20.
Paid over 10 months from April to January, that is £173.52 a month. Over 12 months it would be £144.60.
Second homes
The council charges double the normal council tax on homes classed as second homes. So a Band D second home is billed twice the £1,578.65 standard charge.
Paying and changes
You can pay through the council's website or set up Direct Debit. Ask the council if you would like 12 payments instead of 10.
Let the council know when you move, or when someone in the home turns 18. Both can change what you owe.
Council Tax Reduction
If your income is low, you may get help through Council Tax Reduction. It can reduce the bill by up to 100% and sits alongside any discount. Applicants usually need less than £16,000 in savings.
Quick answers
- What are the council tax bands in Dumfries and Galloway?
For 2026/27, Band A is £1,052.43 and Band D is £1,578.65. The top band, H, is £3,867.69.
- How much did Dumfries and Galloway council tax go up?
By 8.5% for 2026/27. A Band D bill rose £123.67.
- Is Dumfries and Galloway council tax cheaper than Ayrshire?
Yes. At Band D it is £116.31 less than South Ayrshire and £138.63 less than East Ayrshire.
- Is there a second homes charge in Dumfries and Galloway?
Yes. The council charges double the normal council tax on properties classed as second homes.