Falkirk council tax 2026/27
Falkirk Council charges £1,715.09 for Band D in 2026/27. The 8.77% rise is worth £138.32 a year at Band D.
- Up 8.77% on 2025/26
- 9th highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,367.41
Falkirk 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 | £1,143.39 | £434.88 | £1,578.27 | £157.83 | £131.52 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,333.96 | £507.36 | £1,841.32 | £184.13 | £153.44 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,524.52 | £579.84 | £2,104.36 | £210.44 | £175.36 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,715.09 | £652.32 | £2,367.41 | £236.74 | £197.28 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,253.44 | £797.28 | £3,050.72 | £305.07 | £254.23 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,787.02 | £942.24 | £3,729.26 | £372.93 | £310.77 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,358.72 | £1,087.20 | £4,445.92 | £444.59 | £370.49 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,201.97 | £1,304.64 | £5,506.61 | £550.66 | £458.88 |
Band D in Falkirk compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,715.09 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
Falkirk council tax band D
For 2026/27 Falkirk Council set Band D at £1,715.09. The 2025/26 charge was £1,576.77, so the rise is 8.77%. That is almost the same as Stirling's 8.75%.
Falkirk is about £62 above the Scottish average Band D of £1,653. That makes it ninth highest of the 32 councils.
Falkirk against Forth Valley and beyond
Clackmannanshire is £31.42 cheaper at Band D. West Lothian is £87.50 cheaper, while Stirling is £37.78 dearer.
North Lanarkshire offers the widest gap. Its Band D of £1,554.56 is £160.53 below Falkirk's.
Monthly cost for a Band A home
Band A is £1,143.39 for 2026/27. Water and waste water add £434.88, so the total for the year is £1,578.27.
On the normal 10 instalments from April to January, that is £157.83 a month. Ask the council if you would like to pay over 12 months.
A lone adult in a Band A home would pay £857.54 in council tax. The council's charges page shows council tax, water and waste water side by side.
Second homes levy
Since 1 January 2025 Falkirk has applied a 100% levy on second homes. A second home therefore pays 200% council tax.
Pay council tax in Falkirk
The council's pay page takes council tax payments, and Direct Debit is available. Report moves and household changes quickly to avoid a wrong bill.
Discounts and help
One adult living alone gets 25% off. Care leavers aged 18 to 25 are exempt.
If you are on a low income, ask the council about Council Tax Reduction. Households receiving it may also get up to 35% off water charges.
Quick answers
- How much is council tax in Falkirk in 2026/27?
Band D is £1,715.09. The range runs from £1,143.39 in Band A up to £4,201.97 in Band H.
- How much did Falkirk council tax increase?
By 8.77% for 2026/27, which is £138.32 a year at Band D.
- Is Falkirk council tax higher than Clackmannanshire?
Yes, by £31.42 at Band D. Clackmannanshire charges £1,683.67.
- Do second homes pay double council tax in Falkirk?
Yes. A 100% levy has applied since 1 January 2025, so second homes pay 200% council tax.