Council tax in East Lothian
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Data as of: official 2026-27 council tax tables published 31 March 2026.
How much is council tax in East Lothian?
As of 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in East Lothian is £1,698 a year, up 7.5% on last year. Band A is £1,132 and Band H £4,159. These are the council’s charges for each band; your bill depends on your band and any reductions you qualify for.
Updated
Council tax by band in East Lothian, 2026-27
| Band | Value at 1 April 1991 | Proportion of Band D | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £27,000 | 240/360 | £1,132 |
| B | £27,001 to £35,000 | 280/360 | £1,320 |
| C | £35,001 to £45,000 | 320/360 | £1,509 |
| D | £45,001 to £58,000 | 360/360 | £1,698 |
| E | £58,001 to £80,000 | 473/360 | £2,230 |
| F | £80,001 to £106,000 | 585/360 | £2,759 |
| G | £106,001 to £212,000 | 705/360 | £3,325 |
| H | Over £212,000 | 882/360 | £4,159 |
Don't know your band? You can council tax in Scotland on mygov.scot, and find your local council for its exact charges by parish.
More questions about council tax in East Lothian
How much has council tax gone up in East Lothian?
Up 7.5% on 2025-26, to an average £1,697.62 at Band D for 2026-27 (Scotland: £1,653.44).
Source: Scottish Government, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-31.
How much is Band A and Band H council tax in East Lothian?
£1,131.75 at Band A (240/360 of Band D) and £4,159.17 at Band H (882/360), fractions set by law.
Source: Scottish Government, council tax levels 2026-27, published 2026-03-31.
Do second homes pay more council tax in East Lothian?
The Scottish Government’s council tax data for 2026-27 records the council’s second homes policy as an increase of 100% (published 2026-03-31); check the council’s own page for how it applies.
Source: Scottish Government, second homes data, published 2026-03-31.
How much does it cost to buy a home in East Lothian?
The average home sold for £286,314 in August 2026, and a home mover paying the local average for movers, £356,713, pays £9,021 in LBTT. LBTT for each kind of buyer in East Lothian.
Nearby areas
| Area | Average Band D |
|---|---|
| Midlothian | £1,816 |
| City of Edinburgh | £1,626 |
| Fife | £1,574 |
| Scottish Borders | £1,619 |
Buying in East Lothian? See house prices in East Lothian.
Questions
How much is council tax in East Lothian?
Why is my bill different from this figure?
Sources
- Scottish Government: council tax levels 2026-27
- Local Government Finance Act 1992, section 74 (bands and proportions, Scotland)
- Council Tax (Substitution of Proportion) (Scotland) Order 2016 (SSI 2016/368)
- council tax in Scotland on mygov.scot
- GOV.UK: find your local council
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; Welsh Government; The Scottish Government; legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives). Official 2026-27 tables published 31 March 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.