Glasgow council tax 2026/27
Glasgow City Council tax for a Band D home is £1,706 in 2026/27, after a 5.9% rise. A Band A home pays £1,137.33.
- Up 5.9% on 2025/26
- 10th highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,358.32
Glasgow 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 | £1,137.33 | £434.88 | £1,572.21 | £157.22 | £131.02 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,326.89 | £507.36 | £1,834.25 | £183.43 | £152.85 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,516.44 | £579.84 | £2,096.28 | £209.63 | £174.69 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,706.00 | £652.32 | £2,358.32 | £235.83 | £196.53 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,241.49 | £797.28 | £3,038.77 | £303.88 | £253.23 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,772.25 | £942.24 | £3,714.49 | £371.45 | £309.54 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,340.92 | £1,087.20 | £4,428.12 | £442.81 | £369.01 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,179.70 | £1,304.64 | £5,484.34 | £548.43 | £457.03 |
Band D in Glasgow compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,706.00 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
Glasgow council tax bands 2026/27
Glasgow City Council increased council tax by 5.9% for 2026/27. Band D rose £95, taking it from £1,611 to £1,706.
That leaves Glasgow about £53 above the Scottish average of £1,653. It ranks tenth highest of the 32 councils.
The rise was among the smallest this year. Only Edinburgh, Fife and Clackmannanshire went up by less.
Glasgow city council tax compared with nearby areas
Councils around the city split both ways. East Dunbartonshire charges £45.67 more at Band D.
Renfrewshire is £15.44 cheaper, West Dunbartonshire £24.47 cheaper and East Renfrewshire £85.85 cheaper. The Lanarkshire councils are well below: North Lanarkshire by £151.44 and South Lanarkshire by £237.53.
Triple council tax on second and empty homes
From 1 April 2026 Glasgow adds a 200% premium to second homes and long-term empty homes. The owner pays three times the normal council tax.
What a Band B household pays
A Band B home pays £1,326.89 in council tax this year. Scottish Water charges add £507.36, for £1,834.25 in total.
Over the standard 10 monthly instalments, that is £183.43 a month. On 12 instalments it is £152.85.
Pay council tax in Glasgow
The council has an online council tax payment page, and Direct Debit is also offered. Tell the council when you move or when someone moves in or out.
A home where everyone is under 18 is exempt.
Help if money is tight
Council Tax Reduction is means tested. It can cover up to the full bill, and you claim it from Glasgow City Council.
Quick answers
- How much is Band D council tax in Glasgow for 2026/27?
£1,706. With water and waste water of £652.32, a Band D home pays £2,358.32.
- How much did Glasgow council tax go up in 2026?
By 5.9%. Band D rose £95, from £1,611 to £1,706.
- Do second homes pay triple council tax in Glasgow?
Yes. From 1 April 2026 a 200% premium applies to second homes and long-term empty homes. They pay three times the normal rate.
- Is council tax cheaper in Glasgow or East Dunbartonshire?
Glasgow is cheaper. Its Band D is £45.67 below East Dunbartonshire's £1,751.67.
- How do I pay Glasgow City Council tax?
Pay online through the council's council tax payment page or set up Direct Debit. Payments usually run in 10 monthly instalments from April.