Inverclyde council tax 2026/27
For 2026/27, Inverclyde's Band D council tax is £1,673.85, up 7.9% on last year. Every neighbouring council charges more.
- Up 7.9% on 2025/26
- 15th lowest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,326.17
Inverclyde 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 | £1,115.90 | £434.88 | £1,550.78 | £155.08 | £129.23 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,301.88 | £507.36 | £1,809.24 | £180.92 | £150.77 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,487.87 | £579.84 | £2,067.71 | £206.77 | £172.31 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,673.85 | £652.32 | £2,326.17 | £232.62 | £193.85 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,199.25 | £797.28 | £2,996.53 | £299.65 | £249.71 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,720.01 | £942.24 | £3,662.25 | £366.23 | £305.19 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,277.96 | £1,087.20 | £4,365.16 | £436.52 | £363.76 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,100.93 | £1,304.64 | £5,405.57 | £540.56 | £450.46 |
Band D in Inverclyde compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,673.85 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
Inverclyde council tax band D
Band D rose by £122.55 for 2026/27, from £1,551.30 to £1,673.85. That is an increase of 7.9%.
Inverclyde sits about £20 above the Scottish average of £1,653. It is 15th lowest of Scotland's 32 councils. The 7.9% rise was bigger than Renfrewshire's 7.5% but smaller than North Ayrshire's 8.5%.
Lower than all three neighbours
At Band D, North Ayrshire is £11.99 dearer and Renfrewshire £16.71 dearer. Argyll and Bute, across the Clyde, is £109.48 higher.
One council much further away is almost identical. Perth and Kinross charges £1,673.84, just 1p less than Inverclyde.
Inverclyde council tax bands 2026/27: a Band C example
Council tax on a Band C home is £1,487.87. Scottish Water adds £579.84, making £2,067.71 for the year.
Over 10 monthly instalments from April to January, that is £206.77 a month. Ask the council if you would prefer 12.
One adult in Band B
A single adult gets 25% off council tax, and the same discount applies to water and waste water. In Band B, that means £976.41 in council tax and £380.52 for water, £1,356.93 in all.
Pay council tax in Inverclyde
Pay online through the council or set up Direct Debit. Tell the council when you move or when the adults in your home change.
Exemptions and Council Tax Reduction
- Homes lived in only by full-time students, or only by under-18s, are exempt.
- Council Tax Reduction helps lower-income households, usually those with savings under £16,000.
- Second home owners should ask the council which charge applies.
Quick answers
- How much is Inverclyde council tax band D for 2026/27?
£1,673.85, or £2,326.17 including Scottish Water's charge of £652.32.
- How much did council tax go up in Inverclyde in 2026?
7.9%. At Band D, the bill rose £122.55, from £1,551.30.
- Is Inverclyde council tax cheaper than Renfrewshire?
Yes. At Band D, Inverclyde is £16.71 cheaper than Renfrewshire, which charges £1,690.56.
- How do I find my council tax band in Inverclyde?
Your band is printed on your bill. The local Assessor sets it using the home's value at 1 April 1991.
- Does the single person discount cover water in Inverclyde?
Yes. The 25% discount also comes off water and waste water, so a Band B home with one adult pays £380.52 for water.