Glasgow City Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Glasgow City is £1,706.00 for 2026/27, up 5.9% (£95.00) on last year. That is £52.56 above the Scotland average of £1,653.44 — the 23rd lowest of 32 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (26%), so the average bill per home is about £1,606.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Scottish council · Official Scotland government statistics
Glasgow City council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £27,000 | £1,137.33 | £113.73 | £94.78 | £853.00 | 55,147 |
| B | £27,001 to £35,000 | £1,326.89 | £132.69 | £110.57 | £995.17 | 76,975 |
| C | £35,001 to £45,000 | £1,516.44 | £151.64 | £126.37 | £1,137.33 | 69,457 |
| D | £45,001 to £58,000 | £1,706.00 | £170.60 | £142.17 | £1,279.50 | 43,107 |
| E | £58,001 to £80,000 | £2,241.49 | £224.15 | £186.79 | £1,681.12 | 31,117 |
| F | £80,001 to £106,000 | £2,772.25 | £277.23 | £231.02 | £2,079.19 | 14,081 |
| G | £106,001 to £212,000 | £3,340.92 | £334.09 | £278.41 | £2,505.69 | 6,499 |
| H | More than £212,000 | £4,179.70 | £417.97 | £348.31 | £3,134.78 | 638 |
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Glasgow City council tax history
Band D in Glasgow City has risen from £1,213.00 in 2016/17 to £1,706.00 in 2026/27 — 41% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 23.1%, the 28th biggest increase of 32 councils in Scotland.
- Glasgow City Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £1,706.00 | +5.9% | £1,326.89 |
| 2025/26 | £1,611.00 | +7.5% | £1,253.00 |
| 2024/25 | £1,499.00 | +0.0% | £1,165.89 |
| 2023/24 | £1,499.00 | +5.0% | £1,165.89 |
| 2022/23 | £1,428.00 | +3.0% | £1,110.67 |
| 2021/22 | £1,386.00 | +0.0% | £1,078.00 |
| 2020/21 | £1,386.00 | +4.6% | £1,078.00 |
| 2019/20 | £1,325.00 | +3.0% | £1,030.56 |
| 2018/19 | £1,286.00 | +3.0% | £1,000.22 |
| 2017/18 | £1,249.00 | +3.0% | £971.44 |
| 2016/17 | £1,213.00 | – | £943.44 |
Homes by council tax band in Glasgow City
Glasgow City has 297,021 homes on the valuation list (chargeable dwellings, September 2025). 44% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £1,326.89 a year (£132.69 a month over 10 instalments).
Glasgow City compared with Scotland
Glasgow City is the 23rd cheapest of 32 councils in Scotland, where the average Band D across councils is £1,661.92 (£44.08 less than here). Cheapest: South Lanarkshire (£1,468.47); most expensive: Midlothian (£1,816.16).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Renfrewshire | £1,690.56 | +7.5% |
| South Ayrshire | £1,694.96 | +8% |
| East Lothian | £1,697.62 | +7.5% |
| Glasgow City | £1,706.00 | +5.9% |
| Falkirk | £1,715.09 | +8.8% |
| East Ayrshire | £1,717.28 | +6.9% |
| Dundee City | £1,729.69 | +7.7% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Glasgow City drops from £1,326.89 to £995.17.
- Council Tax Reduction: Glasgow City 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.
Glasgow City's 5.9% 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.
Triple council tax on empty and second homes since April 2026
Glasgow is using the 2026 Scottish power to go beyond double council tax. From 1 April 2026, long-term empty homes and second homes pay a 200% premium, which triples the council tax. Second homes had paid a 100% premium from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Scottish Water charges are not affected by the premium.
- Long-term empty means empty for 12 months or more, counted from the last date it was someone's main home. Changes of owner or tenant do not reset the clock.
- The premium does not apply to homes empty for less than 12 months, homes empty 12 to 24 months that are actively marketed for sale or let, or homes in one of the council's Transformational Regeneration Areas.
- A second home is furnished, nobody's main residence, and lived in for 25 days or more in a rolling 12 months. If you disagree with the classification, use the council's Second Home Contact Form.
| Band | Standard council tax | Long-term empty or second home (300%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | £1,137.33 | £3,412.00 |
| B | £1,326.89 | £3,980.67 |
| C | £1,516.44 | £4,549.33 |
| D | £1,706.00 | £5,118.00 |
Scotland's biggest council tax base
Glasgow has more chargeable homes than any other Scottish council: 297,021. Band B is the most common band (76,975 homes), and Bands A to C together make up 68% of the city. Band D rose 5.9% this year to £1,706.00, after rising from £1,499.00 to £1,611.00 in 2025/26. A Band B home pays £1,326.89 in council tax, about £132.69 a month over 10 instalments, before water and waste water charges.
If you disagree with a council decision on your liability, a discount or the premium, you can appeal to the council first and then to the Local Taxation Chamber.
Payment options
Direct debit can be monthly on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd or 28th, or every two or four weeks. The 24-hour automated card line is 0141 287 0300, and you can also pay by bank transfer or standing order. Discounts, exemptions and the disabled persons' reduction are not automatic: you have to apply for them.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Glasgow City?
£1,706.00 a year in 2026/27, or £170.60 a month over 10 instalments. Water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water are billed on top.
What council tax band are most homes in Glasgow City?
Band B: 76,975 of 297,021 homes (26%). A Band B bill is £1,326.89 in 2026/27.
How much has Glasgow City council tax gone up?
5.9% this year, from £1,611.00 to £1,706.00 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 41%.
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 council tax do second homes pay in Glasgow?
Triple the normal charge since 1 April 2026, because of a 200% premium. On a Band D home that is £5,118.00 in council tax for 2026/27. Water charges are not increased.
Which empty homes in Glasgow avoid the 200% premium?
Homes empty for less than 12 months, homes empty for 12 to 24 months that are actively marketed for sale or let, and homes in the council's Transformational Regeneration Areas.
What direct debit dates does Glasgow offer?
The 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd or 28th of the month, or every two or four weeks.
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)
- Glasgow City Council – Council Tax overview
- Glasgow City Council – Second homes
- Glasgow City Council – Unoccupied property