East Renfrewshire council tax 2026/27
East Renfrewshire Council agreed a 6% rise for 2026/27, taking Band D to £1,620.15. That is about £33 below the Scottish average.
- Up 6% on 2025/26
- 9th lowest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,272.47
East Renfrewshire 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 | £1,080.10 | £434.88 | £1,514.98 | £151.50 | £126.25 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,260.12 | £507.36 | £1,767.48 | £176.75 | £147.29 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,440.13 | £579.84 | £2,019.97 | £202.00 | £168.33 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,620.15 | £652.32 | £2,272.47 | £227.25 | £189.37 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,128.70 | £797.28 | £2,925.98 | £292.60 | £243.83 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,632.74 | £942.24 | £3,574.98 | £357.50 | £297.91 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,172.79 | £1,087.20 | £4,259.99 | £426.00 | £355.00 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £3,969.37 | £1,304.64 | £5,274.01 | £527.40 | £439.50 |
Band D in East Renfrewshire compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,620.15 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
East Renfrewshire council tax band D
Band D went from £1,528.44 to £1,620.15 in 2026/27, an extra £91.71 a year.
East Renfrewshire is ninth lowest of Scotland's 32 councils, roughly £33 under the £1,653 average.
Cheaper than most of its neighbours
Glasgow charges £85.85 more at Band D. Renfrewshire is £70.41 more, and North Ayrshire £65.69 more.
East Ayrshire, to the south, is £97.13 dearer. Only South Lanarkshire is cheaper, by £151.68.
The rise was also smaller than in most nearby councils. Renfrewshire went up 7.5%, North Ayrshire 8.5% and East Ayrshire 6.9%. Glasgow's 5.9% was the only smaller increase.
Paying over 10 or 12 months
The council's pay page says Direct Debit can run over 10 or 12 monthly instalments. Ten instalments run April to January.
Take a Band F home. Council tax is £2,632.74 and Scottish Water adds £942.24, so the year costs £3,574.98. That is £357.50 a month over 10, or £297.92 over 12.
Second homes
Second home owners should confirm their charge with East Renfrewshire Council, as the rate varies from council to council.
Discounts and help
A single adult living alone gets 25% off. Some adults are not counted, such as full-time students and apprentices.
The single adult discount also comes off water and waste water, so the Band F water charge drops to £706.68.
Council Tax Reduction is for lower-income households, usually with savings under £16,000. A household can receive a discount and Council Tax Reduction together.
Tell the council when you move house or when the adults living with you change.
Quick answers
- How much is East Renfrewshire council tax in 2026/27?
Band D is £1,620.15. The lowest band, A, is £1,080.10, and the top band, H, is £3,969.37.
- How much has East Renfrewshire council tax gone up?
By 6% for 2026/27, which puts £91.71 on a Band D bill.
- Does East Renfrewshire offer 12 monthly council tax payments?
Yes. The council says Direct Debit can be paid in 10 or 12 monthly instalments.
- Is East Renfrewshire council tax cheaper than Glasgow?
Yes. Glasgow's Band D of £1,706 is £85.85 above East Renfrewshire's.