Council tax in Perth and Kinross
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Data as of: official 2026-27 council tax tables published 31 March 2026.
How much is council tax in Perth and Kinross?
As of 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Perth and Kinross is £1,674 a year, up 8.9% on last year. Band A is £1,116 and Band H £4,101. 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 Perth and Kinross, 2026-27
| Band | Value at 1 April 1991 | Proportion of Band D | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £27,000 | 240/360 | £1,116 |
| B | £27,001 to £35,000 | 280/360 | £1,302 |
| C | £35,001 to £45,000 | 320/360 | £1,488 |
| D | £45,001 to £58,000 | 360/360 | £1,674 |
| E | £58,001 to £80,000 | 473/360 | £2,199 |
| F | £80,001 to £106,000 | 585/360 | £2,720 |
| G | £106,001 to £212,000 | 705/360 | £3,278 |
| H | Over £212,000 | 882/360 | £4,101 |
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 Perth and Kinross
How much has council tax gone up in Perth and Kinross?
Up 8.9% on 2025-26, to an average £1,673.84 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 Perth and Kinross?
£1,115.89 at Band A (240/360 of Band D) and £4,100.91 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 Perth and Kinross?
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 Perth and Kinross?
The average home sold for £231,646 in August 2026, and a home mover paying the local average for movers, £282,766, pays £3,738 in LBTT. LBTT for each kind of buyer in Perth and Kinross.
Nearby areas
| Area | Average Band D |
|---|---|
| Stirling | £1,753 |
| Clackmannanshire | £1,684 |
| Dundee City | £1,730 |
| Angus | £1,599 |
Buying in Perth and Kinross? See house prices in Perth and Kinross.
Questions
How much is council tax in Perth and Kinross?
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.