In 2021 it was announced by Finance Secretary (and prospective First Minister) Kate Forbes that the SNP’s freeze on council tax rises – enforced since 2007 – would be coming to an end.
It gave the green light to cash-strapped local authorities to raise more money from residents to plug holes in their ever-diminishing budgets.
This year will see substantial rises across Scotland, adding further to the misery of the cost of living crisis.
Here’s how much more every local authority will be charging.
9. Dundee City
WHen Dundonians recieve their 2023 council tax bill they'll notice that it's 4.75 per cent higher than last year's. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. East Ayrshire
Those who call East Ayrshire towns like Kilmarnock (pictured) home will have a 5 per cent increase in their council tax - a rise recently confirmed by council leaders. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
11. East Dunbartonshire
Councillors in East Dunbartonshire - which includes Scotland's canal capital Kirkintilloch (pictured) - are increasing council tax by 5 per cent. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
12. East Lothian
Residents of East Lothian are facing a 7 per cent council tax hike. The council area includes the town of Musselburgh (pictured). Photo: Canva/Getty Images