Fife council tax 2026/27
Fife Council charges £1,573.69 for Band D in 2026/27, 5% more than last year. That is about £80 less than the Scottish average.
- Up 5% on 2025/26
- 5th lowest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,226.01
Fife 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 | £1,049.13 | £434.88 | £1,484.01 | £148.40 | £123.67 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,223.98 | £507.36 | £1,731.34 | £173.13 | £144.28 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,398.84 | £579.84 | £1,978.68 | £197.87 | £164.89 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,573.69 | £652.32 | £2,226.01 | £222.60 | £185.50 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,067.65 | £797.28 | £2,864.93 | £286.49 | £238.74 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,557.25 | £942.24 | £3,499.49 | £349.95 | £291.62 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,081.81 | £1,087.20 | £4,169.01 | £416.90 | £347.42 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £3,855.54 | £1,304.64 | £5,160.18 | £516.02 | £430.02 |
Band D in Fife compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,573.69 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
Fife council tax band D for 2026/27
Fife Council raised council tax by 5% this year, from £1,498.76 to £1,573.69 at Band D. Only Edinburgh had a smaller rise.
That added £74.93 to the yearly bill. Fife is fifth lowest of the 32 councils, roughly £80 under the £1,653 Scottish average.
Cheaper than all its neighbours
Every council around Fife charges more at Band D:
- Edinburgh: £52.36 more
- Perth and Kinross: £100.15 more
- Clackmannanshire: £109.98 more
- Dundee: £156 more
Band C example with water
A Band C home in Fife pays £1,398.84 in council tax for 2026/27. Water and waste water add £579.84, giving £1,978.68.
Over 10 monthly instalments, April to January, the cost is £197.87 a month. With the single person discount, Band C council tax falls to £1,049.13.
Discounts Fife lists
Fife's discounts page covers several reductions worth checking:
- 25% off when one adult lives in the home as their main residence. The same discount comes off water and waste water charges.
- Full exemption for a person certified as severely mentally impaired who lives alone.
- A disabled band reduction, charging the home at the band below when it has features a disabled resident needs.
Second homes
Fife increased the charge on second homes to 200% from 1 April 2024.
Paying and Council Tax Reduction
Fife residents manage and pay council tax through an online account. Tell the council when your circumstances change.
Council Tax Reduction can reduce the bill by up to 100% for lower-income households. You can receive it on top of any discount.
Quick answers
- How much is Fife council tax band D this year?
£1,573.69 for the year. In 2025/26 it was £1,498.76, so the rise is £74.93.
- Is Fife council tax cheaper than Edinburgh?
Yes. Edinburgh's Band D of £1,626.05 is £52.36 higher than Fife's.
- What is the disabled band reduction in Fife?
If your home has features a disabled resident needs, it is charged at the band below. A Band A home is reduced to 5/9 of Band D.
- How much do second homes pay in Fife?
Second homes have paid 200% council tax, double the normal bill, since 1 April 2024.