Tax & Budget
Council tax, spending, and financial help
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Tax & Budget.
Edinburgh's council tax funds schools, roads, care, and housing. Understand what you pay and how to reduce it.
£1.1 Billion
Annual budget
£60 Million
Funding gap
5% (2024/25)
Recent increase
Check Your Band
Your council tax band is based on your property's 1991 valuation. Check it at the Scottish Assessors Association.
Check your band at saa.gov.uk →Edinburgh Council Tax 2024/25
| Band | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £973 | £81 |
| Band B | £1,136 | £95 |
| Band C | £1,298 | £108 |
| Band D | £1,460 | £122 |
| Band E | £1,825 | £152 |
| Band F | £2,190 | £183 |
| Band G | £2,555 | £213 |
| Band H | £3,121 | £260 |
Income Tax Estimate (Scotland)
Simple estimate based on Scottish income tax bands. Excludes National Insurance, student loans, pension, and personal allowance taper above £100k.
Estimated annual tax
£0
£
Taxable income
£0
Personal allowance: £12,570
Effective tax rate
0.0%
Approx monthly tax: £0
Enter your annual income to see the band breakdown.
Discounts & Exemptions
Full-time students
100% exempt — you do not pay at all. Apply via your university/college.
Single occupancy
25% discount — if you live alone or with full-time students.
Severely mentally impaired (SMI)
100% discount if you qualify, 25% if one person in household qualifies.
Under 18s
Invisible for council tax purposes — do not count towards occupancy.
Scottish Welfare Fund / CTR
Council Tax Reduction available if you are on low income or certain benefits. Apply at edinburgh.gov.uk/council-tax-reduction.
Appeal your band
If you think your property is in the wrong band, you can appeal to the Scottish Assessors Association within 6 months of moving in, or at any time if you think the band is wrong. Around 1 in 5 appeals succeed in Scotland.
Appeal at saa.gov.uk →