East Ayrshire council tax 2026/27
East Ayrshire's 2026/27 Band D council tax is £1,717.28, up 6.9%. It is the highest of the three Ayrshire councils.
- Up 6.9% on 2025/26
- 8th highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,369.60
East Ayrshire 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 | £1,144.85 | £434.88 | £1,579.73 | £157.97 | £131.64 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,335.66 | £507.36 | £1,843.02 | £184.30 | £153.59 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,526.47 | £579.84 | £2,106.31 | £210.63 | £175.53 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,717.28 | £652.32 | £2,369.60 | £236.96 | £197.47 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,256.31 | £797.28 | £3,053.59 | £305.36 | £254.47 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,790.58 | £942.24 | £3,732.82 | £373.28 | £311.07 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,363.01 | £1,087.20 | £4,450.21 | £445.02 | £370.85 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,207.34 | £1,304.64 | £5,511.98 | £551.20 | £459.33 |
Band D in East Ayrshire compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,717.28 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
East Ayrshire council tax band D
Band D in East Ayrshire is £1,717.28 for 2026/27. Last year it was £1,606.44, so bills rose £110.84, or 6.9%.
That puts East Ayrshire about £64 above the Scottish average of £1,653. It is eighth highest of the 32 councils.
Highest in Ayrshire
Both other Ayrshire councils charge less, even though East Ayrshire had the smallest of the three rises, at 6.9%. South Ayrshire is £22.32 lower at Band D, and North Ayrshire is £31.44 lower.
The biggest gap is with South Lanarkshire, next door to the east. Its Band D is £1,468.47, which is £248.81 less than East Ayrshire. Dumfries and Galloway, to the south, is £138.63 cheaper, and East Renfrewshire £97.13 cheaper.
What a Band C home pays
For a Band C property, council tax is £1,526.47 this year. Scottish Water adds £579.84, giving £2,106.31 in total.
Spread over 10 monthly instalments from April to January, the bill is £210.63 a month. Twelve payments would be £175.53 each.
Second home premium
East Ayrshire doubled council tax on second homes from 1 July 2024. The council calls this the Council Tax Premium. A Band D second home therefore pays twice £1,717.28.
Pay council tax in East Ayrshire
The council's ways to pay page lists the options, including Direct Debit. You can ask about paying over 12 months.
Let East Ayrshire Council know about a move or a change in your household. A sole adult occupier gets 25% off.
Council Tax Reduction can help if your income is low. Most applicants need savings below £16,000.
Quick answers
- How much is Band D in East Ayrshire for 2026/27?
£1,717.28. The cheapest band, A, costs £1,144.85, while Band H costs £4,207.34.
- Which Ayrshire council has the highest council tax?
East Ayrshire. Its Band D of £1,717.28 is above South Ayrshire's £1,694.96 and North Ayrshire's £1,685.84.
- When did East Ayrshire start doubling council tax on second homes?
From 1 July 2024. Second homes pay double the standard charge for their band.
- How much is East Ayrshire council tax a month?
At Band D, 10 instalments come to £171.73. Over 12 months it is £143.11.