Perth and Kinross council tax 2026/27
Perth and Kinross council tax for a Band D home is £1,673.84 in 2026/27, after an 8.9% rise. Charges run from £1,115.89 in Band A to £4,100.90 in Band H.
- Up 8.9% on 2025/26
- 14th lowest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,326.16
Perth and Kinross 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 | £1,115.89 | £434.88 | £1,550.77 | £155.08 | £129.23 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,301.87 | £507.36 | £1,809.23 | £180.92 | £150.77 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,487.85 | £579.84 | £2,067.69 | £206.77 | £172.31 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,673.84 | £652.32 | £2,326.16 | £232.62 | £193.85 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,199.23 | £797.28 | £2,996.51 | £299.65 | £249.71 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,719.98 | £942.24 | £3,662.22 | £366.22 | £305.19 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,277.93 | £1,087.20 | £4,365.13 | £436.51 | £363.76 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,100.90 | £1,304.64 | £5,405.54 | £540.55 | £450.46 |
Band D in Perth and Kinross compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,673.84 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
Perth & Kinross Council agreed an 8.9% council tax rise for 2026/27, the seventh largest in Scotland. Band D rose £136.80, from £1,537.04 to £1,673.84.
The area sits about £20 above the Scottish average Band D of £1,653. Its place is 14th lowest of the 32 councils. With water added, a Band D home pays £2,326.16.
Neighbours on both sides
Dundee charges £55.85 more at Band D. Clackmannanshire is close, at £9.83 more.
Angus is £75.19 cheaper, and Fife £100.15 cheaper. Stirling, also next door, raised council tax by 8.75% and charges £79.03 more at Band D.
Inverclyde, on the Clyde coast, is almost identical. Its Band D of £1,673.85 is just 1p more than Perth and Kinross.
Larger homes: Band G
A Band G home pays £3,277.93 in council tax this year. Scottish Water's Band G charge is £1,087.20, bringing the total to £4,365.13.
Spread over 12 monthly payments, that is £363.76. On the usual 10, it is £436.51. One adult living alone in Band G pays £2,458.45 in council tax.
Second homes charged 200%
Perth & Kinross has charged second homes 200% council tax since 1 April 2024. That is double the standard bill.
Pay council tax in Perth and Kinross
The council has a dedicated council tax payments page, and Direct Debit is one way to spread the cost. Let the council know about a move or a change in who lives with you.
Discounts and reductions
- 25% off if one adult lives in the home.
- Apprentices and full-time students are not counted as adults.
- Council Tax Reduction for lower-income households, which can cover the whole bill.
Quick answers
- How much is Perth and Kinross council tax band D?
£1,673.84 for 2026/27. That is £136.80 more than in 2025/26.
- Is Perth and Kinross council tax cheaper than Dundee?
Yes. Band D is £55.85 less than Dundee's £1,729.69.
- What is the second homes council tax in Perth and Kinross?
Second homes have been charged 200% council tax since 1 April 2024.
- How much is a Band G council tax bill in Perth and Kinross?
£3,277.93 for 2026/27, or £4,365.13 with water and waste water charges.