West Dunbartonshire council tax 2026/27
West Dunbartonshire's Band D council tax is £1,681.53 for 2026/27, up 7.8%. Second and long-term empty homes now pay 300%.
- Up 7.8% on 2025/26
- 16th lowest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,333.85
West Dunbartonshire 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 | £1,121.01 | £434.88 | £1,555.89 | £155.59 | £129.66 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,307.86 | £507.36 | £1,815.22 | £181.52 | £151.27 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,494.70 | £579.84 | £2,074.54 | £207.45 | £172.88 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,681.53 | £652.32 | £2,333.85 | £233.39 | £194.49 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £2,209.34 | £797.28 | £3,006.62 | £300.66 | £250.55 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,732.48 | £942.24 | £3,674.72 | £367.47 | £306.23 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £3,293.00 | £1,087.20 | £4,380.20 | £438.02 | £365.02 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £4,119.75 | £1,304.64 | £5,424.39 | £542.44 | £452.03 |
Band D in West Dunbartonshire compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,681.53 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
West Dunbartonshire council tax band D
For 2026/27, Band D in West Dunbartonshire costs £1,681.53. The council raised it by 7.8%, an increase of £121.67 on £1,559.86.
The council is about £28 above the Scottish average of £1,653. It ranks 16th lowest of the 32 councils.
Cheaper than each neighbour
Every council next to West Dunbartonshire charges more at Band D. Renfrewshire is £9.03 higher and Glasgow £24.47 higher.
East Dunbartonshire costs £70.14 more. Argyll and Bute, to the west, is £101.80 more. The 7.8% rise was a little larger than Renfrewshire's 7.5%.
300% for second and empty homes
From 1 April 2026 the council adds a 200% premium to long-term empty homes and second homes. The total charge is 300%, three times the standard bill.
Highland and Glasgow also charge three times the normal rate on second homes from April 2026.
Band C cost per month
A Band C home pays £1,494.70 in council tax for 2026/27. Water and waste water add £579.84, so the year comes to £2,074.54.
That is £172.88 a month over 12 payments, or £207.45 over 10. A sole adult in Band C pays £1,121.03 in council tax.
Pay council tax in West Dunbartonshire
The council's payment options page lists the ways to pay. Tell the council when you move or when the people in your home change.
Discounts and Council Tax Reduction
A sole adult occupier gets 25% off, and the discount covers water and waste water charges as well. Council Tax Reduction helps lower-income households and can be claimed alongside discounts.
Quick answers
- What is the Band D rate in West Dunbartonshire?
£1,681.53 for 2026/27, up £121.67 from £1,559.86.
- Is council tax on second homes 300% in West Dunbartonshire?
Yes. From 1 April 2026 a 200% premium applies to second homes and long-term empty homes, a total charge of 300%.
- Is West Dunbartonshire council tax cheaper than Glasgow?
Yes. Its Band D is £24.47 below Glasgow's £1,706.
- How much is West Dunbartonshire council tax per month?
A Band D bill is £168.15 a month over 10 instalments, or £140.13 over 12.