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.
Most of Scotland’s 32 councils have now announced their plans.
Here’s the tax rises they have agreed or proposed.
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25. Renfrewshire
There will be a 7.5 increase to council tax in Renfrewshire, including the town of Paisley. | Canva/Getty Images
26. Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders Council have finalised a council tax increase of 8.5 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
27. Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands Council, with its largest town of Lerwick, will be increasing council tax by 7.3 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
28. South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire Council residents, including those in the town of Girvan, will see their council tax bills rise by 8 per cent this year. | Canva/Getty Images