South Lanarkshire council tax 2026/27
South Lanarkshire has Scotland's lowest Band D council tax for 2026/27, at £1,468.47. Bills went up 6.5%.
- Up 6.5% on 2025/26
- Lowest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,120.79
South Lanarkshire 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 | £978.98 | £434.88 | £1,413.86 | £141.39 | £117.82 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,142.14 | £507.36 | £1,649.50 | £164.95 | £137.46 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,305.31 | £579.84 | £1,885.15 | £188.52 | £157.10 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,468.47 | £652.32 | £2,120.79 | £212.08 | £176.73 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £1,929.41 | £797.28 | £2,726.69 | £272.67 | £227.22 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,386.26 | £942.24 | £3,328.50 | £332.85 | £277.38 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £2,875.75 | £1,087.20 | £3,962.95 | £396.29 | £330.25 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £3,597.75 | £1,304.64 | £4,902.39 | £490.24 | £408.53 |
Band D in South Lanarkshire compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,468.47 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
South Lanarkshire council tax band D: the lowest in Scotland
For 2026/27 South Lanarkshire Council's Band D is £1,468.47. No other council in Scotland charges less.
The rise was 6.5%, or £89.62, on last year's £1,378.85. That is smaller than North Lanarkshire's 7%. Band D is about £185 below the Scottish average of £1,653.
How big the gap is
South Lanarkshire's Band D is £347.69 a year below Midlothian's, the highest in Scotland.
Every neighbour charges more:
- East Ayrshire: £248.81 more
- Glasgow: £237.53 more
- West Lothian: £159.12 more
- Scottish Borders: £150.05 more
- North Lanarkshire: £86.09 more
- East Renfrewshire: £151.68 more
Band A with water
South Lanarkshire's Band A is £978.98, one of only two Band A charges in Scotland under £1,000. Add £434.88 in water charges and the total is £1,413.86.
Paid in 10 instalments from April to January, that is £141.39 a month. Over 12 instalments it is £117.82. A Band D home with water pays £2,120.79.
A note on the council's banding page
The 2025/26 column on the council's banding page repeats the 2026/27 figures. The council's financial information page gives last year's Band D as £1,378.85.
Pay council tax in South Lanarkshire
Pay online through the council or by Direct Debit. Contact the council when you move or when someone moves in or out.
Discounts and help
If you live alone as the only adult, you get 25% off. South Lanarkshire Council assesses Council Tax Reduction claims against income and savings.
Second home owners should ask the council which rate applies to them.
Quick answers
- Which council has the cheapest council tax in Scotland?
South Lanarkshire. Its 2026/27 Band D is £1,468.47, about £185 below the Scottish average.
- How big was the South Lanarkshire council tax rise?
By 6.5%, from £1,378.85 to £1,468.47 at Band D.
- How much is council tax per month in South Lanarkshire?
At Band D, 10 instalments come to £146.85 and 12 instalments to £122.37.
- Is South Lanarkshire council tax cheaper than Glasgow?
Yes, by £237.53 a year at Band D.