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Council tax in North Lanarkshire 2026/27
£1,555a year for a Band D home in North Lanarkshire, 2026/27: £155 a month over ten instalments
A Band D home in North Lanarkshire pays £1,554.56 in council tax for 2026/27, up £102 (7.0%) on 2025/26. Band A pays £1,036 and Band H £3,809. North Lanarkshire ranks 29 of 32 councils in Scotland (1 is the most expensive), £99 below the Scotland average of £1,653.
Assumptions: financial year 2026/27; a Band D dwelling occupied by two adults with no discount or reduction. Scottish figures are the council's own Band D charge as reported to the Scottish Government, excluding water and sewerage; bands A to H are the Scottish Government's own table. Published 2026-03-31.
All 8 bands in North Lanarkshire
| Band | Value on 1 April 1991 | Ratio | A year | A month (10) | A month (12) | Change on 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | up to £27,000 | 240/360 | £1,036.37 | £103.64 | £86.36 | +£67.80 |
| B | £27,001 to £35,000 | 280/360 | £1,209.10 | £120.91 | £100.76 | +£79.10 |
| C | £35,001 to £45,000 | 320/360 | £1,381.83 | £138.18 | £115.15 | +£90.40 |
| Dreference band | £45,001 to £58,000 | 360/360 | £1,554.56 | £155.46 | £129.55 | +£101.70 |
| E | £58,001 to £80,000 | 473/360 | £2,042.52 | £204.25 | £170.21 | +£133.62 |
| F | £80,001 to £106,000 | 585/360 | £2,526.16 | £252.62 | £210.51 | +£165.26 |
| G | £106,001 to £212,000 | 705/360 | £3,044.35 | £304.44 | £253.70 | +£199.17 |
| H | more than £212,000 | 882/360 | £3,808.67 | £380.87 | £317.39 | +£249.16 |
Scotland changed the ratios for Bands E to H in April 2017, so those bands pay more relative to Band D than in England. The change on 2025/26 applies each band's ratio to last year's Band D.
Band D in North Lanarkshire, five years
Between 2022/23 and 2026/27 the Band D charge in North Lanarkshire rose from £1,258 to £1,555, 23.6% in 4 years. The Scotland average went from £1,347 to £1,653 (22.8%).
Other councils in Scotland
| Council | Band A | Band D | Band H | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus | £1,066 | £1,599 | £3,917 | +9.4% |
| Dumfries & Galloway | £1,052 | £1,579 | £3,868 | +8.5% |
| East Renfrewshire | £1,080 | £1,620 | £3,969 | +6.0% |
| Fife | £1,049 | £1,574 | £3,856 | +5.0% |
| Na h-Eileanan Siar | £1,004 | £1,506 | £3,688 | +8.5% |
| North Lanarkshire | £1,036 | £1,555 | £3,809 | +7.0% |
| Scottish Borders | £1,079 | £1,619 | £3,965 | +8.5% |
All 32 councils in Scotland · England.
Questions about council tax in North Lanarkshire
How much is council tax in North Lanarkshire for a Band D home?
£1,554.56 a year in 2026/27, about £155 a month over ten instalments. That is +£102 (+7.0%) on 2025/26. Water and sewerage charges, which Scottish councils collect with council tax, are not included.
How much is council tax band A in North Lanarkshire?
Band A in North Lanarkshire is £1,036.37 a year in 2026/27, about £104 a month over ten instalments: 240/360 of the Band D figure of £1,555.
How much is council tax band B in North Lanarkshire?
Band B in North Lanarkshire is £1,209.10 a year in 2026/27, about £121 a month over ten instalments: 280/360 of the Band D figure of £1,555.
How much is council tax band C in North Lanarkshire?
Band C in North Lanarkshire is £1,381.83 a year in 2026/27, about £138 a month over ten instalments: 320/360 of the Band D figure of £1,555.
Is council tax in North Lanarkshire high for Scotland?
North Lanarkshire ranks 29 of 32 Scottish councils on Band D (1 is the most expensive). Its £1,555 is £99 below the Scotland average of £1,653.
Sources
- Scottish Government: Council Tax datasets (Council Tax by band 2026-27; Band D 1996-97 to 2026-27) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
- Council Tax (Substitution of Proportion) (Scotland) Order 2016, article 2 (proportions 240 to 882 over 360 from 1 April 2017) (accessed 2026-09-12) ✓ checked
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Council Tax Ledger shows the average area council tax for 2026/27 for a dwelling occupied by two adults with no discounts, as published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Parish precepts vary within a district, so your bill may differ. Not financial advice.