Clackmannanshire Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Clackmannanshire is £1,683.67 for 2026/27, up 5.6% (£89.29) on last year. That is £30.23 above the Scotland average of £1,653.44 — the 17th lowest of 32 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (29%), so the average bill per home is about £1,654.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Scottish council · Official Scotland government statistics
Clackmannanshire council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £27,000 | £1,122.45 | £112.24 | £93.54 | £841.84 | 5,931 |
| B | £27,001 to £35,000 | £1,309.52 | £130.95 | £109.13 | £982.14 | 7,114 |
| C | £35,001 to £45,000 | £1,496.60 | £149.66 | £124.72 | £1,122.45 | 2,128 |
| D | £45,001 to £58,000 | £1,683.67 | £168.37 | £140.31 | £1,262.75 | 2,787 |
| E | £58,001 to £80,000 | £2,212.16 | £221.22 | £184.35 | £1,659.12 | 3,468 |
| F | £80,001 to £106,000 | £2,735.96 | £273.60 | £228.00 | £2,051.97 | 2,089 |
| G | £106,001 to £212,000 | £3,297.19 | £329.72 | £274.77 | £2,472.89 | 943 |
| H | More than £212,000 | £4,124.99 | £412.50 | £343.75 | £3,093.74 | 49 |
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Clackmannanshire council tax history
Band D in Clackmannanshire has risen from £1,148.00 in 2016/17 to £1,683.67 in 2026/27 — 47% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 29.1%, the 13th biggest increase of 32 councils in Scotland.
- Clackmannanshire Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £1,683.67 | +5.6% | £1,309.52 |
| 2025/26 | £1,594.38 | +13.0% | £1,240.07 |
| 2024/25 | £1,410.96 | +0.0% | £1,097.41 |
| 2023/24 | £1,410.96 | +5.0% | £1,097.41 |
| 2022/23 | £1,343.77 | +3.0% | £1,045.15 |
| 2021/22 | £1,304.63 | +0.0% | £1,014.71 |
| 2020/21 | £1,304.63 | +3.0% | £1,014.71 |
| 2019/20 | £1,266.63 | +4.0% | £985.16 |
| 2018/19 | £1,217.91 | +3.0% | £947.26 |
| 2017/18 | £1,182.44 | +3.0% | £919.68 |
| 2016/17 | £1,148.00 | – | £892.89 |
Homes by council tax band in Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire has 24,509 homes on the valuation list (chargeable dwellings, September 2025). 53% are in Bands A or B, so for most households the real bill is well below the Band D figure. The most common band is B, which costs £1,309.52 a year (£130.95 a month over 10 instalments).
Clackmannanshire compared with Scotland
Clackmannanshire is the 17th cheapest of 32 councils in Scotland, where the average Band D across councils is £1,661.92 (£21.75 less than here). Cheapest: South Lanarkshire (£1,468.47); most expensive: Midlothian (£1,816.16).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Perth & Kinross | £1,673.84 | +8.9% |
| Inverclyde | £1,673.85 | +7.9% |
| West Dunbartonshire | £1,681.53 | +7.8% |
| Clackmannanshire | £1,683.67 | +5.6% |
| North Ayrshire | £1,685.84 | +8.5% |
| Aberdeenshire | £1,686.04 | +10% |
| Renfrewshire | £1,690.56 | +7.5% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Clackmannanshire drops from £1,309.52 to £982.14.
- Council Tax Reduction: Clackmannanshire runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits under the national Scottish rules.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower.
Clackmannanshire's 5.6% rise compares with a Scotland average of about 7.1%. Scottish councils set their own rates, and water and sewerage charges are added on top.
What Clackmannanshire's 5.6% rise means
Clackmannanshire Council raised council tax by 5.6% for 2026/27, taking Band D from £1,594.38 to £1,683.67. The year before, it rose 13.0% after the 2024/25 freeze, so the Band D charge is now £272.71 higher than two years ago. Scottish Water's combined water service charge, collected on the same bill, went up 8.67%.
The county has only 24,509 chargeable homes, and almost three in ten (7,114) are in Band B, the most common band. A Band B bill is £1,309.52 in council tax this year. There are just 49 Band H homes in the whole county.
The council's page sets out the Band E to H formula. Since 2017/18 those bands have paid a higher share of Band D, so Band E is 473/360 of Band D. Bands are set by the Assessor for Central Scotland, who also covers Falkirk and Stirling. You can only appeal a band in limited cases unless you became the taxpayer in the last six months.
Empty homes and second homes
An empty, unfurnished home is exempt for up to six months from the date it was last occupied, then gets a 50% discount for six more months. After 12 months the discount ends and the bill rises to 200%. Second homes have paid 200% since April 2024. They get no discount, but are not also charged the long-term empty premium. If a furnished second home is job-related, or kept while you live in a job-related home, you can apply for 50% off.
| Status | Charge | Band B bill 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Empty and unfurnished, first 6 months | Exempt | £0.00 |
| Empty and unfurnished, months 7 to 12 | 50% | £654.76 |
| Empty 12 months or more | 200% | £2,619.04 |
| Second home | 200% | £2,619.04 |
| Job-related second home | 50% | £654.76 |
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly direct debit
If you do not pay by direct debit, you pay 10 instalments from April to January, each due by the 15th of the month. Late payment triggers a reminder. Direct debit is the only way to spread the bill over the full year. You can choose:
- Weekly on a Friday: 40 instalments ending in January, or up to 52 ending in March.
- Fortnightly on a Friday: 20 instalments ending in January, or up to 26 ending in March.
- Monthly on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 21st or 28th: 10 instalments ending in January, or 12 ending in March.
- Set up a direct debit by phone on 01259 226239 or through the Revenues customer portal.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Clackmannanshire?
£1,683.67 a year in 2026/27, or £168.37 a month over 10 instalments. Water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water are billed on top.
What council tax band are most homes in Clackmannanshire?
Band B: 7,114 of 24,509 homes (29%). A Band B bill is £1,309.52 in 2026/27.
How much has Clackmannanshire council tax gone up?
5.6% this year, from £1,594.38 to £1,683.67 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 47%.
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your address on the Scottish Assessors website (saa.gov.uk). You can appeal within six months of moving in.
How much did Clackmannanshire council tax rise in 2026/27?
5.6%, to £1,683.67 at Band D. Scottish Water charges rose 8.67%.
Can I pay Clackmannanshire council tax weekly?
Yes, by direct debit on a Friday: 40 instalments ending in January or up to 52 ending in March.
Who sets council tax bands in Clackmannanshire?
The Assessor for Central Scotland (assessor@centralscotland-vjb.gov.uk). Appeal rights are limited unless you became the taxpayer within the last six months.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- Scottish Government: Council Tax by band 2026-27 (XLSX)
- Scottish Government: Council Tax by band 2025-26 (XLSX), used for Scotland % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- legislation.gov.uk: Council Tax (Substitution of Proportion) (Scotland) Order 2016
- Scottish Government: Number of chargeable dwellings, September 2025 (CTAXBASE 2025)
- Clackmannanshire Council – How much Council Tax will you pay
- Clackmannanshire Council – Second homes and job-related dwellings
- Clackmannanshire Council – Discounts and reductions
- Clackmannanshire Council – Paying Council Tax
- Assessor for Central Scotland (Scottish Assessors Association)
- Clackmannanshire Council – Council Tax booklet 2026/27