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Council Tax in North Lanarkshire 2026-27: Every Band

Band D council tax in North Lanarkshire is £1,554.56 a year (£129.55 a month over 12 payments). Band A is £1,036.37 and Band H is £3,808.67.

2026-27 · Scotland · checked 8 October 2026

BandProperty valueA yearA month (12 payments)Living alone (25% off)
Band AUp to £27,000£1,036.37£86.36£777.28
Band B£27,001 to £35,000£1,209.10£100.76£906.83
Band C£35,001 to £45,000£1,381.83£115.15£1,036.37
Band D£45,001 to £58,000£1,554.56£129.55£1,165.92
Band E£58,001 to £80,000£2,042.52£170.21£1,531.89
Band F£80,001 to £106,000£2,526.16£210.51£1,894.62
Band G£106,001 to £212,000£3,044.35£253.70£2,283.26
Band HOver £212,000£3,808.67£317.39£2,856.50

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 North Lanarkshire compares

  • Band D in North Lanarkshire is £1,554.56, which is £98.88 below the Scotland average of £1,653.44.
  • It ranks 29 of 32 authorities in Scotland from highest to lowest Band D.
  • Compared with last year, Band D rose by 7.0%.

Discounts and exemptions

  • Living alone: 25% off, £1,165.92 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 North Lanarkshire 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.

Housing costs in North Lanarkshire

The average house price in North Lanarkshire is £158,591. See house prices in North Lanarkshire and use the mortgage calculator to work out payments.

Areas with similar charges

AreaBand D
Fife£1,573.70
Dumfries & Galloway£1,578.65
Angus£1,598.65
Na h-Eileanan Siar£1,505.50
Scottish Borders£1,618.52
East Renfrewshire£1,620.15

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 North Lanarkshire?

Band D council tax in North Lanarkshire is £1,554.56 for 2026-27, up 7.0% on last year. Band A is £1,036.37 and Band H is £3,808.67.

Is council tax in North Lanarkshire higher than average?

The average Band D in Scotland is £1,653.44, so North Lanarkshire is £98.88 below the Scotland average.

Do I get a discount if I live alone?

Yes. Living alone gives a 25% discount, which takes Band D in North Lanarkshire down to £1,165.92.

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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