Council Tax City of Edinburgh 2026/27 — Band A to H Rates

Council tax rates in City of Edinburgh 2026/27

The Band D council tax rate in City of Edinburgh for 2026/27 is £1,536 per year (£128 per month). All other bands are a fixed statutory fraction of this rate.

The England average Band D for 2026/27 is £2,174. City of Edinburgh's Band D rate is below this average.

How to check your City of Edinburgh band

Enter any City of Edinburgh postcode in our free council tax band checker. You can also check your bill or visit saa.gov.uk.

Challenging your City of Edinburgh band

A successful challenge saves approximately £341/yr per band — backdated to when you moved in. See our step-by-step guide.

Discounts in City of Edinburgh

• Single person discount — 25% off if you live alone
• Student exemption — full-time students are disregarded
• Council Tax Support — means-tested reduction for low incomes
• Disabled Band Reduction — pay at one band below your actual band