North Lanarkshire Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in North Lanarkshire is £1,554.56 for 2026/27, up 7% (£101.70) on last year. That is £98.88 below the Scotland average of £1,653.44 — the 4th lowest of 32 councils. Most homes here are in Band A (32%), so the average bill per home is about £1,440.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Scottish council · Official Scotland government statistics
North Lanarkshire council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £27,000 | £1,036.37 | £103.64 | £86.36 | £777.28 | 50,044 |
| B | £27,001 to £35,000 | £1,209.10 | £120.91 | £100.76 | £906.83 | 37,340 |
| C | £35,001 to £45,000 | £1,381.83 | £138.18 | £115.15 | £1,036.37 | 20,354 |
| D | £45,001 to £58,000 | £1,554.56 | £155.46 | £129.55 | £1,165.92 | 18,499 |
| E | £58,001 to £80,000 | £2,042.52 | £204.25 | £170.21 | £1,531.89 | 17,649 |
| F | £80,001 to £106,000 | £2,526.16 | £252.62 | £210.51 | £1,894.62 | 10,806 |
| G | £106,001 to £212,000 | £3,044.35 | £304.43 | £253.70 | £2,283.26 | 3,174 |
| H | More than £212,000 | £3,808.67 | £380.87 | £317.39 | £2,856.50 | 169 |
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North Lanarkshire council tax history
Band D in North Lanarkshire has risen from £1,098.00 in 2016/17 to £1,554.56 in 2026/27 — 42% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 27.3%, the 17th biggest increase of 32 councils in Scotland.
- North Lanarkshire Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £1,554.56 | +7.0% | £1,036.37 |
| 2025/26 | £1,452.86 | +10.0% | £968.57 |
| 2024/25 | £1,320.78 | +0.0% | £880.52 |
| 2023/24 | £1,320.78 | +5.0% | £880.52 |
| 2022/23 | £1,257.89 | +3.0% | £838.59 |
| 2021/22 | £1,221.25 | +0.0% | £814.17 |
| 2020/21 | £1,221.25 | +4.8% | £814.17 |
| 2019/20 | £1,164.87 | +3.0% | £776.58 |
| 2018/19 | £1,130.94 | +3.0% | £753.96 |
| 2017/18 | £1,098.00 | +0.0% | £732.00 |
| 2016/17 | £1,098.00 | – | £732.00 |
Homes by council tax band in North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire has 158,035 homes on the valuation list (chargeable dwellings, September 2025). 55% 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 A, which costs £1,036.37 a year (£103.64 a month over 10 instalments).
North Lanarkshire compared with Scotland
North Lanarkshire is the 4th cheapest of 32 councils in Scotland, where the average Band D across councils is £1,661.92 (£107.36 more than here). Cheapest: South Lanarkshire (£1,468.47); most expensive: Midlothian (£1,816.16).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| South Lanarkshire | £1,468.47 | +6.5% |
| Shetland Islands | £1,487.90 | +7.3% |
| Na h-Eileanan Siar | £1,505.50 | +8.5% |
| North Lanarkshire | £1,554.56 | +7% |
| Fife | £1,573.70 | +5% |
| Dumfries & Galloway | £1,578.65 | +8.5% |
| Angus | £1,598.65 | +9.4% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band A bill in North Lanarkshire drops from £1,036.37 to £777.28.
- Council Tax Reduction: North Lanarkshire 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.
North Lanarkshire's 7% 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 the 7% rise pays for
North Lanarkshire split its 7% rise in two. Two percentage points go to the council's Community Investment Fund, for community hubs, roads, housing, leisure and town centres. The other five protect day-to-day services. At Band D the rise is £1.96 a week. Most homes are in Bands A and B, where it is £1.30 and £1.52 a week.
The budget also added £32 million to the five-year capital programme. Named projects include £2.5 million for the Time Capsule in Coatbridge, £845,000 to restore the hall at Colzium House for a new Kilsyth Heritage Museum, £820,000 to turn the Four Isles Community Centre in Airdrie into an arts and music venue, and new surfaces for eight sports pitches. Council tax covers only about 16% of the council's spending. The Scottish Government funds 83%.
| Band | Annual 2026/27 | 10 monthly payments | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | £1,036.37 | £103.64 | £19.93 |
| B | £1,209.10 | £120.91 | £23.25 |
| C | £1,381.83 | £138.18 | £26.57 |
| D | £1,554.56 | £155.46 | £29.90 |
Second homes and empty homes in North Lanarkshire
Councillors voted on 15 February 2024 to add a 100% levy to second homes from 1 April 2024. Before that, second homes got a 10% discount. A Band D second home now pays £3,109.12 council tax. Purpose-built holiday homes and job-related homes still get a 50% discount.
The levy affects very few households here. National Records of Scotland counted only 56 second homes in September 2025, down from 74 in 2023. Long-term empty homes are the larger issue: 2,452 homes (1.5% of dwellings). A home used for fewer than 25 days a year is treated as empty, and the empty-home discount, exemption or premium applies depending on when it was last lived in.
Paying, discounts and appeals
North Lanarkshire collected 94.5% of 2024-25 bills in the year, against a Scottish average of 95.5%.
- Direct Debit dates: the 1st, 7th, 14th, 21st or 28th of the month. Phone 01698 403210 to set one up.
- An automated card line on 01698 403130 runs 24 hours a day. Post Office and PayPoint payments need a council tax payment card.
- Bands are set by the Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board. Appeals against a council decision go to the Chief Officer (Finance), then to the Local Taxation Chamber if not settled within two months.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in North Lanarkshire?
£1,554.56 a year in 2026/27, or £155.46 a month over 10 instalments. Water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water are billed on top.
What council tax band are most homes in North Lanarkshire?
Band A: 50,044 of 158,035 homes (32%). A Band A bill is £1,036.37 in 2026/27.
How much has North Lanarkshire council tax gone up?
7% this year, from £1,452.86 to £1,554.56 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 42%.
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 more is North Lanarkshire council tax per week in 2026/27?
At Band D the 7% rise adds £1.96 a week. Band A homes pay £1.30 a week more.
Do second homes in North Lanarkshire pay extra?
Yes. Since 1 April 2024 they pay double council tax. Purpose-built holiday homes and job-related homes get a 50% discount instead.
What is the Community Investment Fund?
Two percentage points of the 2026/27 rise go into a council fund for community hubs, roads, housing, leisure and town centre projects.
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)
- North Lanarkshire Council – Council budget 2026/27
- North Lanarkshire Council – Council tax: changes for second homes
- North Lanarkshire Council – Where does the council get its budget from
- North Lanarkshire Council – Pay your council tax
- North Lanarkshire Council – Council tax bands, charges and appeals
- National Records of Scotland: Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2025 (tables 5 and 6c)
- Scottish Government: Council Tax Collection Statistics, 2024-25