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.
All of Scotland’s 32 councils have now announced their plans.
Here’s the tax rises they have agreed - in alphabetical order.
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1. Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Coucil has confirmed a council tax price hike of 6.8 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images

2. Aberdeenshire
Residents of Aberdeenshire, including those in Stonehaven, will see their council tax bills rise by a hefty 10 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images

3. Angus
The people of Arbroath, and other parts of Angus, are facing a council tax rise of 9.38 per cent in 2026. | Canva/Getty Images

4. Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute Council, including towns like Rothesay, has confirmed a 9.7 per cent council tax increase. | Canva/Getty Images

