Crap Towns / South Lanarkshire / Council tax
How much is council tax in South Lanarkshire?
A Band D home in the South Lanarkshire council area pays £1,468 in council tax in 2026-27, 11% lower than Scotland's average of £1,653. That's up £89 on 2025-26. That's council tax alone: water and sewerage charges come on top of it.
Cheaper council tax than most of Scotland. You're still in Hamilton, mind.
| Year | Band D bill | Scotland's average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £1,379 | £1,543 |
| 2026-27 | £1,468 | £1,653 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City | £1,706 |
| East Renfrewshire | £1,620 |
| North Lanarkshire | £1,555 |
| South Lanarkshire | £1,468 |
| Scotland's average | £1,653 |