Stirling council tax 2026/27
Stirling Council charges £1,752.87 at Band D for 2026/27, 8.75% more than last year. Only Midlothian and Argyll and Bute charge more.
- Up 8.75% on 2025/26
- 3rd highest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,405.19
Stirling 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 | £1,168.58 | £434.88 | £1,603.46 | £160.35 | £133.62 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,363.34 | £507.36 | £1,870.70 | £187.07 | £155.89 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,558.11 | £579.84 | £2,137.95 | £213.80 | £178.16 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,752.87 | £652.32 | £2,405.19 | £240.52 | £200.43 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,303.08 | £797.28 | £3,100.36 | £310.04 | £258.36 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,848.41 | £942.24 | £3,790.65 | £379.06 | £315.89 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,432.70 | £1,087.20 | £4,519.90 | £451.99 | £376.66 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,294.53 | £1,304.64 | £5,599.17 | £559.92 | £466.60 |
Band D in Stirling compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,752.87 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
How much is council tax in Stirling?
Stirling Council's Band D for 2026/27 is £1,752.87. It is up £141.09 on last year's £1,611.78, a rise of 8.75%.
Stirling is third highest of Scotland's 32 councils. Its Band D is about £99 above the Scottish average of £1,653.
Stirling and East Dunbartonshire, almost level
East Dunbartonshire's Band D is £1,751.67, only £1.20 below Stirling's.
Other neighbours are further apart. Falkirk costs £37.78 less, Clackmannanshire £69.20 less and Perth and Kinross £79.03 less. Argyll and Bute, to the west, charges £30.46 more.
The rise in context
Stirling's 8.75% is almost the same as Falkirk's 8.77%. Perth and Kinross went up 8.9%, while Clackmannanshire rose only 5.6%.
Living alone in a Band E home
Stirling Council's 2026/27 table takes the 25% single adult discount off water and waste water as well as council tax.
For Band E, council tax drops from £2,303.08 to £1,727.31. Water and waste water fall from £797.28 to £597.96. The discounted total is £2,325.27, against £3,100.36 at the full rate.
Pay council tax in Stirling
Council tax is usually paid over 10 months, April to January. At Band D that is £175.29 a month, or £146.07 if the council agrees to 12.
Report a move or a change in the adults living with you. Stirling Council also publishes its charges by band for 2025 and 2026 as an open dataset.
Second homes and help with the bill
If you own a second home in the Stirling area, check the charge with the council.
Lower-income households can apply for Council Tax Reduction, which can cover the whole bill. You can claim it alongside the single adult discount.
Quick answers
- What is Stirling council tax band D in 2026/27?
£1,752.87. Add £652.32 for water and waste water and a Band D home pays £2,405.19.
- What is the Stirling council tax increase for 2026/27?
Council tax rose 8.75%, so a Band D bill is £141.09 higher than in 2025/26.
- Does the single person discount apply to water charges in Stirling?
Yes. Stirling Council's 2026/27 table takes 25% off the water and waste water charges as well as council tax.
- Is Stirling council tax higher than Falkirk?
Yes. Stirling's Band D is £37.78 more than Falkirk's £1,715.09.
- Can I challenge my council tax band in Stirling?
Yes. Make a proposal to the local Assessor within six months of becoming the owner or liable person, or later on certain grounds. Keep paying while it is considered.