Dundee council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Dundee is £1,729.69 for 2026/27, a 7.75% rise on last year. A Band A home pays £1,153.13.
- Up 7.75% on 2025/26
- 7th highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,382.01
Dundee 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 | £1,153.13 | £434.88 | £1,588.01 | £158.80 | £132.33 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,345.31 | £507.36 | £1,852.67 | £185.27 | £154.39 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,537.50 | £579.84 | £2,117.34 | £211.73 | £176.45 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,729.69 | £652.32 | £2,382.01 | £238.20 | £198.50 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,272.62 | £797.28 | £3,069.90 | £306.99 | £255.82 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,810.75 | £942.24 | £3,752.99 | £375.30 | £312.75 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,387.31 | £1,087.20 | £4,474.51 | £447.45 | £372.88 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,237.74 | £1,304.64 | £5,542.38 | £554.24 | £461.87 |
Band D in Dundee compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,729.69 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
Dundee City Council raised council tax by 7.75% for 2026/27. Band D now costs £1,729.69, up £124.35 from £1,605.34. Across Scotland this year, rises ran from 4% to 10%.
The council's own page put the 2025/26 Scottish average Band D at £1,543. For 2026/27 the average is £1,653, and Dundee sits about £76 above it.
Dundee compared with Angus, Fife and Perth
Homes just outside the city boundary pay less. Angus is £131.04 cheaper at Band D. Fife costs £156 less, and Perth and Kinross £55.85 less.
Among the four big cities, only Aberdeen charges more, by £17.85. Glasgow is £23.69 lower and Edinburgh £103.64 lower. Overall, Dundee is seventh highest of the 32 councils.
Example: a Band B home
A Band B home in Dundee pays £1,345.31 in council tax. Water and waste water bring the year's total to £1,852.67.
Over 12 monthly payments that is £154.39. On the standard 10 instalments it is £185.27.
Second homes in Dundee
A council committee report in 2024 recommended a 100% surcharge on second homes from 1 April 2024. Check the current rate with the council if you own a second home in the city.
How to pay and get help
Dundee City Council offers Direct Debit through an online form. Report any change in who lives with you, as it can affect discounts. One adult living alone also gets 25% off the water charges.
You claim Council Tax Reduction, a means-tested scheme, from Dundee City Council. If you get it, your water charges may also drop by up to 35%.
Quick answers
- What is Dundee council tax band D for 2026/27?
£1,729.69. Including Scottish Water charges of £652.32, the Band D total is £2,382.01.
- Is council tax higher in Dundee than in Angus?
Yes. Band D in Dundee is £131.04 a year more than in Angus, which charges £1,598.65.
- By how much did Dundee council tax rise?
By 7.75%. That added £124.35 to a Band D bill.
- How much is Band A council tax in Dundee?
Band A, at £1,153.13 for 2026/27. One adult living alone gets 25% off, making it £864.85.