Aberdeenshire Council Tax Bands
Aberdeenshire is a billing authority in Scotland. Below is the full Band A to H table for the current Council Tax year.
This year's increase of £153.28 on Band D is roughly equivalent to 2.3 weeks' worth of the average UK household's weekly food shop.
Source: ONS Family Spending workbook 1, Table A2, financial year ending 2025 (average weekly household expenditure on food, all outlet types combined).
Full Council Tax band table: Aberdeenshire 2026/27
| Band | Annual Council Tax | Monthly (10 months) | Monthly (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,124.03 | £112.40 | £93.67 |
| Band B | £1,311.36 | £131.14 | £109.28 |
| Band C | £1,498.70 | £149.87 | £124.89 |
| Band D | £1,686.04 | £168.60 | £140.50 |
| Band E | £2,215.27 | £221.53 | £184.61 |
| Band F | £2,739.82 | £273.98 | £228.32 |
| Band G | £3,301.83 | £330.18 | £275.15 |
| Band H | £4,130.80 | £413.08 | £344.23 |
These figures are Council Tax only. In Scotland, water and sewerage charges are billed alongside Council Tax by your council, using the same band ratios, but are not part of Council Tax itself and are not included here.
Council Tax in Scotland is usually billed over 10 monthly instalments, from May to February. Many councils also offer the option to spread payments over 12 months instead: check with your council. Either way, each payment changes size, but the total amount you pay over the year is exactly the same.
The 10-month column reflects the usual default. The 12-month column applies only if you've arranged 12 monthly instalments with your council.
Not sure which band your property is in? Check the official register: Scottish Assessors Association.
See how your Council Tax has gone up this year
Council Tax in Aberdeenshire is up 10.0% (£153.28 on Band D) in 2026/27, compared to 2025/26.
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,021.84 | £1,124.03 | +£102.19 | +10.0% |
| Band B | £1,192.15 | £1,311.36 | +£119.21 | +10.0% |
| Band C | £1,362.45 | £1,498.70 | +£136.25 | +10.0% |
| Band D | £1,532.76 | £1,686.04 | +£153.28 | +10.0% |
| Band E | £2,013.88 | £2,215.27 | +£201.39 | +10.0% |
| Band F | £2,490.74 | £2,739.82 | +£249.08 | +10.0% |
| Band G | £3,001.66 | £3,301.83 | +£300.17 | +10.0% |
| Band H | £3,755.26 | £4,130.80 | +£375.54 | +10.0% |
Both years use the same official sourcing standard: figures are the published Band D (and derived band) Council Tax level for Aberdeenshire in each year, from GOV.UK, the Welsh Government or the Scottish Government.
How Council Tax bands work
Every domestic property is placed into a valuation band based on its value on a fixed historic date, not its current market value. Band D is the reference point: lower bands pay a fixed fraction of the Band D rate, higher bands pay more.
What is included in this bill
The figures above are Council Tax only. Water and sewerage charges are billed alongside Council Tax by Aberdeenshire, using the same band ratios, but are a separate charge, not part of Council Tax itself.
Discounts, reductions and premiums
The figures above are the standard full charge and do not include any discount or premium. A 25% Single Person Discount applies if you are the only adult living in the property. Council Tax Support (or Council Tax Reduction) is a means-tested discount administered by Aberdeenshire. Empty-home and second-home premiums can add up to 100% for some properties. Contact Aberdeenshire directly for your own entitlement.
Frequently asked questions
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Last reviewed
Reviewed . Source: Council Tax by band 2026-27 (Scottish Government Council Tax datasets).
This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not financial or legal advice. It does not apply any discount, reduction or premium, and it does not determine which band a specific property is in. Use the full Council Tax Calculator for other councils and bands.