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Council tax in West Lothian 2026/27
£1,628a year for a Band D home in West Lothian, 2026/27: £163 a month over ten instalments
A Band D home in West Lothian pays £1,627.59 in council tax for 2026/27, up £112 (7.4%) on 2025/26. Band A pays £1,085 and Band H £3,988. West Lothian ranks 22 of 32 councils in Scotland (1 is the most expensive), £26 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 West Lothian
| 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 | £1,085.06 | £108.51 | £90.42 | +£74.76 |
| B | £27,001 to £35,000 | 280/360 | £1,265.90 | £126.59 | £105.49 | +£87.22 |
| C | £35,001 to £45,000 | 320/360 | £1,446.75 | £144.68 | £120.56 | +£99.68 |
| Dreference band | £45,001 to £58,000 | 360/360 | £1,627.59 | £162.76 | £135.63 | +£112.14 |
| E | £58,001 to £80,000 | 473/360 | £2,138.47 | £213.85 | £178.21 | +£147.34 |
| F | £80,001 to £106,000 | 585/360 | £2,644.83 | £264.48 | £220.40 | +£182.22 |
| G | £106,001 to £212,000 | 705/360 | £3,187.36 | £318.74 | £265.61 | +£219.60 |
| H | more than £212,000 | 882/360 | £3,987.60 | £398.76 | £332.30 | +£274.75 |
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 West Lothian, five years
Between 2022/23 and 2026/27 the Band D charge in West Lothian rose from £1,315 to £1,628, 23.8% 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% |
| City of Edinburgh | £1,084 | £1,626 | £3,984 | +4.0% |
| East Renfrewshire | £1,080 | £1,620 | £3,969 | +6.0% |
| Highland | £1,089 | £1,634 | £4,003 | +7.0% |
| Orkney Islands | £1,113 | £1,669 | £4,089 | +6.0% |
| Scottish Borders | £1,079 | £1,619 | £3,965 | +8.5% |
| West Lothian | £1,085 | £1,628 | £3,988 | +7.4% |
All 32 councils in Scotland · England.
Questions about council tax in West Lothian
How much is council tax in West Lothian for a Band D home?
£1,627.59 a year in 2026/27, about £163 a month over ten instalments. That is +£112 (+7.4%) 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 West Lothian?
Band A in West Lothian is £1,085.06 a year in 2026/27, about £109 a month over ten instalments: 240/360 of the Band D figure of £1,628.
How much is council tax band B in West Lothian?
Band B in West Lothian is £1,265.90 a year in 2026/27, about £127 a month over ten instalments: 280/360 of the Band D figure of £1,628.
How much is council tax band C in West Lothian?
Band C in West Lothian is £1,446.75 a year in 2026/27, about £145 a month over ten instalments: 320/360 of the Band D figure of £1,628.
Is council tax in West Lothian high for Scotland?
West Lothian ranks 22 of 32 Scottish councils on Band D (1 is the most expensive). Its £1,628 is £26 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.