Highland Council Tax 2026/27: Every Band
Highland (Scotland) charges £1,634 at Band D for 2026/27, inclusive of every precept that appears on the bill. Because the other bands are fixed fractions of Band D by statute, that single figure sets the whole table: from £1,089 at Band A to £3,268 at Band H.
Every band in Highland
Annual bill before discounts, with both instalment schedules. Band ratios are set by statute and identical in every billing authority in Scotland.
| Band | Per year | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,089 | £109 | £91 | Band A in Highland |
| Band B | £1,271 | £127 | £106 | Band B in Highland |
| Band C | £1,452 | £145 | £121 | Band C in Highland |
| Band D | £1,634 | £163 | £136 | Band D in Highland |
| Band E | £1,997 | £200 | £166 | Band E in Highland |
| Band F | £2,360 | £236 | £197 | Band F in Highland |
| Band G | £2,723 | £272 | £227 | Band G in Highland |
| Band H | £3,268 | £327 | £272 | Band H in Highland |
Based on the 2026/27 published Band D rate. Excludes any Council Tax Reduction, which is means-tested and set by each authority under its own local scheme.
How Highland compares nearby
Band D rates across Scotland, cheapest first.
| Authority | Band D | vs Highland |
|---|---|---|
| South Lanarkshire | £1,468 | -£166 |
| North Lanarkshire | £1,555 | -£79 |
| Fife | £1,574 | -£60 |
| Edinburgh | £1,626 | -£8 |
| Aberdeenshire | £1,686 | +£52 |
| Renfrewshire | £1,691 | +£57 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Council Tax in Highland?
The 2026/27 Band D rate in Highland is £1,634 a year inclusive of all precepts. Band D is the statutory reference point: every other band is a fixed fraction of it, so bills run from £1,089 at Band A to £3,268 at Band H.
Is Highland above or below the Scotland average?
Highland is £19 below the Scotland average Band D of £1,653, a difference of 1.1%. The gap is driven by the billing authority's own charge plus the police, fire and (where applicable) county and parish precepts that appear on the same bill.
What if I live alone?
A single adult household gets a 25% Single Person Discount. On Band D in Highland that takes the bill from £1,634 to £1,226 a year, or £123 a month over ten instalments. The discount is not automatic - you have to claim it from the council, and it applies to the property, not the person.
Which band is my property in?
Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency in England and Wales, and by Scottish Assessors in Scotland, against property values on a fixed valuation date: 1 April 1991 in England and Scotland, 1 April 2003 in Wales. That is why a new-build is banded by what it would have been worth on that date rather than today. You can look your band up free on the gov.uk Council Tax band checker.
Can I pay over 12 months?
Yes. Billing authorities in England and Wales must offer 12 instalments on request, and Scottish councils generally do the same. The default is ten instalments running April to January, which makes each payment larger but clears the bill before the new year. The annual total is identical either way.