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Council Tax in Glasgow City 2026-27: Every Band

Band D council tax in Glasgow City is £1,706.00 a year (£142.17 a month over 12 payments). Band A is £1,137.33 and Band H is £4,179.70.

2026-27 · Scotland · checked 8 October 2026

BandProperty valueA yearA month (12 payments)Living alone (25% off)
Band AUp to £27,000£1,137.33£94.78£853.00
Band B£27,001 to £35,000£1,326.89£110.57£995.17
Band C£35,001 to £45,000£1,516.44£126.37£1,137.33
Band D£45,001 to £58,000£1,706.00£142.17£1,279.50
Band E£58,001 to £80,000£2,241.49£186.79£1,681.12
Band F£80,001 to £106,000£2,772.25£231.02£2,079.19
Band G£106,001 to £212,000£3,340.92£278.41£2,505.69
Band HOver £212,000£4,179.70£348.31£3,134.77

Scottish bills also include water and sewerage charges, which are not included here. Most councils collect council tax in ten monthly instalments from April, so your monthly payment may be higher than shown if you pay over 10 months.

How Glasgow City compares

  • Band D in Glasgow City is £1,706.00, which is £52.56 above the Scotland average of £1,653.44.
  • It ranks 10 of 32 authorities in Scotland from highest to lowest Band D.
  • Compared with last year, Band D rose by 5.9%.

Discounts and exemptions

  • Living alone: 25% off, £1,279.50 a year at Band D.
  • Full-time students: a household made up only of full-time students pays no council tax.
  • Help with the bill: councils run a council tax reduction scheme for people on a low income, so ask Glasgow City council.

Read how council tax works in our council tax guide. Your band is based on the value of the property on 1 April 1991.

Areas with similar charges

AreaBand D
East Lothian£1,697.62
Falkirk£1,715.09
South Ayrshire£1,694.96
East Ayrshire£1,717.28
Renfrewshire£1,690.56
Aberdeenshire£1,686.04

Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Figures are for a dwelling occupied by two adults before discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much is council tax in Glasgow City?

Band D council tax in Glasgow City is £1,706.00 for 2026-27, up 5.9% on last year. Band A is £1,137.33 and Band H is £4,179.70.

Is council tax in Glasgow City higher than average?

The average Band D in Scotland is £1,653.44, so Glasgow City is £52.56 above the Scotland average.

Do I get a discount if I live alone?

Yes. Living alone gives a 25% discount, which takes Band D in Glasgow City down to £1,279.50.

How do I find my council tax band?

Your band is based on the value of the property on 1 April 1991. Check it with the Scottish Assessors website or your council tax bill.

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