Renfrewshire council tax 2026/27
Renfrewshire Council has set Band D at £1,690.56 for 2026/27, 7.5% higher than last year. Glasgow, next door, charges £15.44 more.
- Up 7.5% on 2025/26
- 13th highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,342.88
Renfrewshire 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 | £1,127.04 | £434.88 | £1,561.92 | £156.19 | £130.16 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,314.88 | £507.36 | £1,822.24 | £182.22 | £151.85 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,502.72 | £579.84 | £2,082.56 | £208.26 | £173.55 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,690.56 | £652.32 | £2,342.88 | £234.29 | £195.24 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,221.21 | £797.28 | £3,018.49 | £301.85 | £251.54 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,747.16 | £942.24 | £3,689.40 | £368.94 | £307.45 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,310.68 | £1,087.20 | £4,397.88 | £439.79 | £366.49 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,141.87 | £1,304.64 | £5,446.51 | £544.65 | £453.88 |
Band D in Renfrewshire compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,690.56 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
Renfrewshire council tax band D
Renfrewshire Council increased council tax by 7.5% for 2026/27. Band D is now £1,690.56, up from £1,572.61.
Renfrewshire's rise matched East Lothian's. Its Band D is roughly £37 over the Scottish average of £1,653. Renfrewshire is 13th highest of the 32 councils.
Renfrewshire and its neighbours
Four of the five councils around Renfrewshire are close to it at Band D. Glasgow is £15.44 higher at Band D.
West Dunbartonshire is £9.03 lower, North Ayrshire £4.72 lower and Inverclyde £16.71 lower. East Renfrewshire stands apart, at £70.41 less than Renfrewshire.
Band A with water, paid monthly
Band A in Renfrewshire is £1,127.04 for 2026/27. With £434.88 in Scottish Water charges, the yearly total is £1,561.92.
If you pay over 12 months, that is exactly £130.16 a month. Over 10 instalments it is £156.19. With the 25% single person discount, Band A council tax falls to £845.28.
The Second Home Levy
Renfrewshire calls its second homes charge the Second Home Levy. It adds 100% to the normal council tax, so the owner pays double. On a Band D home, the levy adds a further £1,690.56 a year.
Paying and reporting changes
You can pay by Direct Debit or online through the council. Bills are normally split into 10 instalments from April to January, which is £169.06 a month at Band D.
Report a change of address or household straight away, as discounts depend on who lives there.
Help with the bill
Renfrewshire Council handles claims for Council Tax Reduction, which depends on income and savings. Households that get it may also pay up to 35% less for water.
Quick answers
- What is the council tax for a Band D home in Renfrewshire?
£1,690.56 for 2026/27. A Band D home pays £2,342.88 once water and waste water are added.
- Is Renfrewshire council tax cheaper than Glasgow?
Yes, slightly. Glasgow charges £15.44 more at Band D, at £1,706.
- What is the Second Home Levy in Renfrewshire?
It is a 100% increase on the normal council tax for second homes, so they pay double.
- How much did Renfrewshire council tax go up?
By 7.5%, or £117.95 at Band D.