East Dunbartonshire council tax 2026/27
East Dunbartonshire council tax for a Band D home is £1,751.67 in 2026/27, after a 9.5% rise. Only three councils charge more.
- Up 9.5% on 2025/26
- 4th highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,403.99
East Dunbartonshire 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 | £1,167.78 | £434.88 | £1,602.66 | £160.27 | £133.55 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,362.41 | £507.36 | £1,869.77 | £186.98 | £155.81 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,557.04 | £579.84 | £2,136.88 | £213.69 | £178.07 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,751.67 | £652.32 | £2,403.99 | £240.40 | £200.33 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,301.50 | £797.28 | £3,098.78 | £309.88 | £258.23 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,846.46 | £942.24 | £3,788.70 | £378.87 | £315.72 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,430.35 | £1,087.20 | £4,517.55 | £451.76 | £376.46 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,291.59 | £1,304.64 | £5,596.23 | £559.62 | £466.35 |
Band D in East Dunbartonshire compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,751.67 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
How much is council tax in East Dunbartonshire?
A Band D home pays £1,751.67 in 2026/27. The council's budget raised council tax by 9.5%, from £1,599.70 at Band D last year, an increase of £151.97.
Band D is about £98 higher than the Scottish average of £1,653. Of Scotland's 32 councils, only Midlothian, Argyll and Bute and Stirling charge more. Stirling's Band D is just £1.20 higher.
The 9.5% rise was the fourth largest in Scotland, behind Aberdeenshire, Moray and Argyll and Bute.
East Dunbartonshire and its neighbours
Glasgow, to the south, is £45.67 cheaper at Band D. West Dunbartonshire is £70.14 cheaper.
The widest gap is with North Lanarkshire. Its Band D of £1,554.56 is £197.11 less a year.
Band E with water and waste water
A Band E home pays £2,301.50 in council tax this year. Water and waste water add £797.28, so the full bill is £3,098.78.
Over 12 monthly payments, that comes to £258.23. Over the standard 10 months from April it is £309.88.
Second homes premium from 1 October 2026
From 1 October 2026, second homes may face a 200% premium. That would mean three times the normal council tax. The council's page does not state the rate before that date.
Paying and changes to your bill
The council has a make a payment page for council tax, and Direct Debit is available. Tell the council about any change in the adults living with you.
One adult on their own gets 25% off. Council Tax Reduction is a separate, means-tested scheme, and you can claim it as well as a discount.
Quick answers
- What is East Dunbartonshire council tax band D?
£1,751.67 a year. Adding Scottish Water charges of £652.32 gives £2,403.99.
- What was the East Dunbartonshire council tax rise?
9.5% for 2026/27. Band D went from £1,599.70 to £1,751.67, up £151.97.
- Is East Dunbartonshire council tax more than Glasgow?
Yes. At Band D it is £45.67 a year more than Glasgow's £1,706.
- What is the second home charge in East Dunbartonshire?
From 1 October 2026 second homes may pay a 200% premium, which triples the council tax. The council has not published the rate before that date.