Crap Towns / East Lothian / Council tax

How much is council tax in East Lothian?

A Band D home in the East Lothian council area pays £1,698 in council tax in 2026-27, about the same as Scotland's average of £1,653. That's up £119 on 2025-26. That's council tax alone: water and sewerage charges come on top of it.

Over time
YearBand D billScotland's average
2025-26£1,579£1,543
2026-27£1,698£1,653
Nearby councils
CouncilBand D bill, 2026-27
Midlothian£1,816
East Lothian£1,698
City of Edinburgh£1,626
Fife£1,574
Scotland's average£1,653