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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29. South Lanarkshire
Council tax in South Lanarkshire, including the town of Lanark, will increase by 6.5 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
30. Stirling
Stirling Council have confirmed they will be increasing council tax by 8.75 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
31. West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire Council residents, such as those living in the town of Dumbarton, will see a 7.8 per cent increase in council tax. | Canva/Getty Images
32. West Lothian
There will be a council tax rise of 7.4 per cent for West Lothian, including the town of Livingston. | Canva/Getty Images