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£3,071/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band G)
£3,071
Monthly
£256
Single person (25% off)
£2,303
Weekly
£59
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (Scottish Borders) | £1,568/year |
| Band G ratio to Band D | 705/360 (195.8%) |
| Calculation | £1,568 × 195.8% = £3,071 |
| Scottish average Band G | £3,094/year |
| vs Scottish average | £23 below average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £1,580 × 705/360 (195.8%).
1991 valuation: £106,001–£212,000
Properties valued £106,001–£212,000 in 1991. Executive homes, large detached properties, and premium period townhouses. Concentrated in Edinburgh's most desirable suburbs, East Renfrewshire, and the more expensive parts of Aberdeen.
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly | With 25% discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £27,000 | £1,045 | £87 | £784 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,220 | £102 | £915 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £1,394 | £116 | £1,046 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £1,568 | £131 | £1,176 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £2,060 | £172 | £1,545 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £2,548 | £212 | £1,911 |
| Band G ◀ | £106,001–£212,000 | £3,071 | £256 | £2,303 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £3,842 | £320 | £2,882 |
25% single person discount
Saves £768/year on your Band G bill (reducing it to £2,303/year). Apply directly to Scottish Borders council. Anyone living alone automatically qualifies. Adults who are full-time students, carers, or severely mentally impaired are disregarded when counting.
Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt from council tax. If your Band G property is all-student, the bill is £0. Mixed households (some students, some non-students) do not get the full exemption but students are disregarded for the single-person discount.
Council Tax Reduction (CTR)
A means-tested discount administered by Scottish Borders council, available to working-age and pension-age households on low incomes. CTR can reduce your Band G bill by up to 100%. It is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously. Apply via Scottish Borders council's website.
Disabled person's band reduction
If someone in your household is severely disabled and needs extra space or a specific room (e.g. for a wheelchair), your property is assessed as one band lower. For Band G, this means paying Band F rates instead — saving £523/year.
Scotland note: Your Band G bill of £3,071 includes £420/year for Scottish Water charges — water and sewerage are bundled into council tax in Scotland, unlike England where they are separate bills.
Council tax Band G in Scottish Borders is £3,071 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £256 per month or £59 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £2,303 per year.
No. Scottish Borders's Band G rate of £3,071 is £23 below the Scottish average Band G rate of £3,094, making it one of the more affordable councils for Band G properties.
Properties valued £106,001–£212,000 in 1991. Executive homes, large detached properties, and premium period townhouses. Concentrated in Edinburgh's most desirable suburbs, East Renfrewshire, and the more expensive parts of Aberdeen. The 1991 property values are the figures used when council tax was introduced — they do not reflect current market prices. You can challenge your band if you believe it is incorrect by contacting the Scottish Assessors Association.
To challenge your council tax band in Scottish Borders, contact the local Assessor's office — not the council itself. The Scottish Assessors Association handles all banding queries. You can make a formal proposal if you think your property is in the wrong band, particularly if similar properties nearby are in a lower band, or if you have evidence the 1991 valuation was wrong. Be aware that a successful challenge could also result in your band being increased.
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Rates shown are for 2026/27 and include Scottish Water charges of £420/year. Verify your exact bill with Scottish Borders council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.