South Ayrshire council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in South Ayrshire is £1,694.96 for 2026/27, after an 8% rise. Band A costs £1,129.97.
- Up 8% on 2025/26
- 12th highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,347.28
South Ayrshire 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 | £1,129.97 | £434.88 | £1,564.85 | £156.48 | £130.40 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,318.30 | £507.36 | £1,825.66 | £182.57 | £152.14 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,506.63 | £579.84 | £2,086.47 | £208.65 | £173.87 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,694.96 | £652.32 | £2,347.28 | £234.73 | £195.61 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,226.99 | £797.28 | £3,024.27 | £302.43 | £252.02 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,754.31 | £942.24 | £3,696.55 | £369.66 | £308.05 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,319.30 | £1,087.20 | £4,406.50 | £440.65 | £367.21 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,152.65 | £1,304.64 | £5,457.29 | £545.73 | £454.77 |
Band D in South Ayrshire compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,694.96 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
South Ayrshire Council put council tax up by 8% for 2026/27. Band D rose from £1,569.41 to £1,694.96, an extra £125.55 a year.
That is roughly £42 more than the £1,653 Scottish average. South Ayrshire is 12th highest of the 32 councils.
Between East and North Ayrshire
South Ayrshire sits between the other two Ayrshire councils. East Ayrshire is £22.32 dearer at Band D, and North Ayrshire is £9.12 cheaper.
Dumfries and Galloway, further south, charges £116.31 less. The 8% rise was larger than East Ayrshire's 6.9% but smaller than North Ayrshire's 8.5%.
Example: a Band F house
A Band F property pays £2,754.31 in council tax for 2026/27. Add £942.24 for water and waste water, and the total is £3,696.55.
On a 12-month plan, that is £308.05 a month. Over the standard 10 months it is £369.66.
Living alone in Band B
A Band B charge of £1,318.30 drops to £988.73 with the 25% single person discount. Full-time students and apprentices living with you are not counted.
Pay council tax in South Ayrshire
The council's pay council tax page covers online payments, and you can also set up Direct Debit. Paying Band D over 10 instalments costs £169.50 each month. Report moves or changes in your household promptly.
Second homes and Council Tax Reduction
If you own a second home in the area, confirm the charge with the council.
Lower-income households can apply for Council Tax Reduction. It can cut the bill by up to 100%.
Quick answers
- What is Band D council tax in South Ayrshire this year?
£1,694.96 for 2026/27. With Scottish Water charges, the Band D total is £2,347.28.
- What was the South Ayrshire council tax increase for 2026/27?
8%, which adds £125.55 to a Band D bill.
- Is South Ayrshire council tax higher than North Ayrshire?
Yes, by £9.12 a year at Band D. North Ayrshire charges £1,685.84.
- What is the single person discount in South Ayrshire?
25% off if you are the only adult in the home. For Band B, that brings £1,318.30 down to £988.73.