Council tax bills for 2026/27 will soon be dropping through letterboxes and there’s little in the way of good news for financially-stretched families.
The tax freezes that had become common in recent times are now looking like a distant memory, with councils looking to collect more money in an attempt to balance their largely bleak budgets.
This year will see councils impose rises of between 4 per cent and 10 per cent on households.
Most of Scotland’s 32 councils have now announced their plans.
Here’s the tax rises they have agreed or proposed.
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9. Dundee City
Dundee City Council are raising their council tax by 7.75 per cent this year. | Canva/Getty Images
10. East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire Council, with its administrative centre of Kilmarnock, has confirmed a council tax increase of 6.9 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
11. East Dunbartonshire
East Dunbartonshire Council, with its administrative centre of Kirkintilloch, are raising council tax rates by 9.5 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
12. East Lothian
Residents of East Lothian Council town like Musselburgh will see their council tax bills increase by 7.5 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images