Council Tax 2026/27

The Council Budget for 2026/2027 was made against a backdrop of increasing demand for our services and rising costs to deliver those services.

Read the Council Leader’s Budget Speech which outlines the challenges.

You can read about the 2026/2027 Revenue and Capital Programme Budget in our News section.

You can read about the 2026/2027 Housing Revenue and Capital Budget in our News section.

The Council Tax for your property is based on the valuation band it is placed in by the Assessor.

East Dunbartonshire Council has set the Council Tax levels for the year 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027. Your Council Tax is due in 10 consecutive monthly instalments payable on or by 1 April through to 1 of January in each financial year. The Council also offers direct debit payments over 12 months to support those households who prefer this as an option. If you pay by Direct Debit you can choose to pay on 1,15, or 28 of each month.

East Dunbartonshire Council is not responsible for setting these charges. The level of charges is set by the Water Authority and is subject to scrutiny by the Water Commissioner and the Scottish Government.

Your Council Tax bill includes the charges for your water supply and waste water collection services from Scottish Water. These charges allow Scottish Water to operate and improve services in communities across Scotland. For more details visit the Scottish Water website.

Your water and waste water charges are based on the Council Tax Band for your home and will be shown on your Council Tax bill, even if you receive Council Tax Reduction. Some Council Tax exemptions and discounts will also apply to these charges, such as single occupancy or if you are a student.

We are required by law to bill and collect these charges on behalf of Scottish Water. Even if you are in receipt of maximum Council Tax reduction you must pay your Water and Waste charges.

There are circumstances in which you may be entitled to a discount or exemption on the amount of Council Tax due. To find out if you’re eligible visit our Council Tax Discounts webpage.

You must tell us about any change in your circumstances that may affect your liability or entitlement to Council Tax Reduction, Discounts or Exemption immediately. Find out more on the changes in your circumstances web page.

You can find out the different ways to pay your Council Tax by visiting our Make a Payment webpage.

If you do not pay the amount shown on the reminder within seven days, you will not be able to pay the rest of your bill by installments. You will have to pay the whole of your bill immediately.

If you pay the amount on the reminder within seven days, you should remember that you can only have two reminders in any year, between 1 April and 31 March. If we have sent you two reminders and you still owe a payment, we may have to take legal action against you and add the statutory addition of 10% on any money you owe.

You can appeal to the Revenues & Benefits Section if you disagree with the decision to hold you liable to pay Council Tax or the calculation of your bill. If you remain dissatisfied, or do not receive a response within two months, you have the right of appeal to the Scottish Tribunal Service - Local Taxation Chamber.

If you have an enquiry about the Council Tax Band for your property, you should contact:

Assessor to the Joint Valuation Board,
235 Dumbarton Road,
Clydebank,
G81 4XJ.

Tel: 0141 562 1200

If you have any enquiries about the content of this bill or your Council Tax Account you can Manage your Council Tax Online.

Phone 0141 578 8190

Email counciltax@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Write to Revenues & Benefits Administration, William Patrick Library, 2 - 4 West High Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1AD

Based on GAE figure Scottish Government RRV709 report Per Ac