Aberdeenshire Council Tax Bands, 2026/27 Rates, Pay Online, Discounts & Contact
A practical Aberdeenshire Council Tax guide for residents who need to check bands and rates, understand water and sewerage charges, pay online, use telephone payment, apply for Single Person Discount, report moving house, check Council Tax Reduction or contact the Council Tax team.
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Aberdeenshire Council Tax Guide for Bands, Rates, Pay Online and Contact
Aberdeenshire Council Tax is a local charge for homes in Aberdeenshire. In Scotland, the bill commonly includes Council Tax, water charges and sewerage charges, so the total on your bill may be higher than the Council Tax column alone.
Most residents search for Aberdeenshire Council Tax because they want to pay online, check a property band, compare 2026/27 rates, understand water and sewerage, apply for Single Person Discount, report a move or contact the Council Tax team.
This guide is independent and cannot access your Council Tax account. For payments, discounts, exemptions, change of address, Council Tax Reduction and legal decisions, always use Aberdeenshire Council, mygov.scot or the Scottish Assessors Association.
Pay or manage your bill
Use Aberdeenshire’s official payment page and contact routes. You need your Council Tax reference number to make payment.
Check band and rate
Aberdeenshire publishes bands A to H with Council Tax, water, sewerage and total charges.
Reduce bill if eligible
Check Single Person Discount, discounts, exemptions, Council Tax Reduction and other support before arrears build.
Aberdeenshire Council Tax Pay Online, Telephone Payment, Direct Debit and Reference Number
Aberdeenshire Council provides official ways to pay Council Tax. Your Council Tax reference number is required to make payment, so keep your latest bill ready before starting.
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Open the official Aberdeenshire payment page
Start from aberdeenshire.gov.uk before entering payment details.
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Use Aberdeenshire Council’s official “Choose how to pay Council Tax” page. This page explains the council’s approved payment routes.
Official payment page: Choose how to pay Council Tax
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Use your Council Tax reference number
Aberdeenshire says this is required for payment.
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Your Council Tax reference number is shown on your bill. Enter it exactly when paying online or by phone so your payment is matched to the correct account.
If the reference is wrong, your payment may need manual tracing. Keep the payment confirmation until your account is updated.
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Use the automated telephone payment service if needed
Option 1 is for Council Tax.
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Aberdeenshire lists 0300 456 0634 as the automated telephone payment service. Choose option 1 for Council Tax and keep your reference number ready.
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Save payment evidence
Useful if the payment is not showing yet.
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Keep your online receipt, telephone payment confirmation, bank statement line or payment reference. If payment does not appear, proof makes it easier to explain the issue.
| Payment Route | Official Detail | Best Practical Tip |
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| Online payment | Use the official Aberdeenshire Council payment route. | Keep your Council Tax reference number ready. |
| Automated phone payment | 0300 456 0634, option 1 for Council Tax. | Write down confirmation details. |
| Direct Debit or regular payment | Use Aberdeenshire’s official payment instructions. | Choose a method that matches your income date. |
| Contact for payment issue | 03456 08 12 01 for Council Tax, Business Rates and Payments Due. | Have bill and proof of payment ready. |
Aberdeenshire Council Tax Bands A to H, Scottish Assessors Band Check and Property Values
Council Tax bands in Scotland run from A to H and are based on property value ranges. Aberdeenshire Council publishes the yearly charge for each band, including water and sewerage charges.
Find your band
Use the Scottish Assessors Association search or the official Council Tax band route for Scotland.
Compare the total
Aberdeenshire shows Council Tax, water, sewerage and total amount for each band.
Check your bill
Your bill may change if discounts, exemptions, reductions, arrears or credits apply.
Official Scottish band checker: Scottish Assessors Association
Aberdeenshire bands and charges: Council Tax bands and charges
Aberdeenshire Council Tax Rates 2026/27 by Band, Water, Sewerage and Total Charge
Aberdeenshire’s official 2026/27 table shows four figures for each band: Council Tax, water, sewerage and total. The total is the most useful figure when comparing your yearly bill before personal discounts or account changes.
| Band | Council Tax | Water | Sewerage | Total 2026/27 |
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| Band A Up to £27,000 | £1,124.03 | £201.30 | £233.58 | £1,558.91 |
| Band B £27,001 – £35,000 | £1,311.36 | £234.85 | £272.51 | £1,818.72 |
| Band C £35,001 – £45,000 | £1,498.70 | £268.40 | £311.44 | £2,078.54 |
| Band D £45,001 – £58,000 | £1,686.04 | £301.95 | £350.37 | £2,338.36 |
| Band E £58,001 – £80,000 | £2,215.27 | £369.05 | £428.23 | £3,012.55 |
| Band F £80,001 – £106,000 | £2,739.82 | £436.15 | £506.09 | £3,682.06 |
| Band G £106,001 – £212,000 | £3,301.83 | £503.25 | £583.95 | £4,389.03 |
| Band H Over £212,000 | £3,715.96 | £603.90 | £745.52 | £5,065.38 |
Why the total includes water and sewerage
In Scotland, Council Tax bills usually include water and sewerage charges collected alongside Council Tax. Aberdeenshire’s table shows these as separate columns.
Why your bill may be different
Your actual bill can include a single person discount, exemption, Council Tax Reduction, previous arrears, credit or a change of address part-way through the year.
Aberdeenshire Council Tax Discounts, Single Person Discount, Exemptions and Council Tax Reduction
Aberdeenshire Council has official routes for discounts, exemptions and reductions. The most common search is Single Person Discount, but other help may apply depending on household, property and income circumstances.
Single Person Discount
Aberdeenshire says you may be able to get a 25% discount if you are the only adult living in a property.
Council Tax Reduction
If you are on a low income, you may be able to apply for Council Tax Reduction to reduce your bill.
Other exemptions
Some students, empty properties, occupied properties and special circumstances may have separate rules.
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Open the official discounts and exemptions hub
Choose the correct route before applying.
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Use Aberdeenshire Council’s official discounts and exemptions page to find the correct application route for your circumstances.
Official page: Council Tax discounts and exemptions
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Apply for Single Person Discount only if it fits
Only one adult should live in the property.
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Aberdeenshire says you may be able to get a 25% discount if you are the only adult living in a property. The discount reduces Council Tax, water and sewerage charges.
Official Single Person Discount page: Single person Council Tax discount
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Check Council Tax Reduction if income is low
This is different from a household discount.
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Council Tax Reduction is based on income and circumstances. If your income changes, or you receive certain benefits, check whether you can apply.
Official Council Tax Reduction route: Contact Council Tax team
Aberdeenshire Council Tax Moving House, Change of Address, Occupancy and Tenancy
If you move into Aberdeenshire, move out of Aberdeenshire or move within the area, you should report the change to the council. Council Tax liability depends on dates, tenancy, ownership, occupancy and who is responsible for the property.
| Situation | What to Report | Why It Matters |
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| Moving into Aberdeenshire | New address, moving date, adults in property and tenancy or ownership details. | Starts the correct Council Tax account. |
| Moving out of Aberdeenshire | Leaving date, forwarding address and new occupier or owner details if known. | Helps stop liability after you leave. |
| Moving within Aberdeenshire | Old and new addresses, exact moving dates and who is moving. | Closes one account and opens another. |
| Occupancy changed | Adult moved in/out, empty property, tenant change or household change. | Can affect discounts and liability. |
| Discount no longer applies | Change in adult occupants or eligibility. | Avoids a backdated correction bill. |
Official Council Tax hub: Aberdeenshire Council Tax
Contact Council Tax team: Contact Council Tax team
Aberdeenshire Council Tax Arrears, Missed Payments, Difficulty Paying and Support
Council Tax should be treated as an important household bill. If you cannot pay, act early, check Council Tax Reduction, and contact the council before the unpaid balance grows.
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Check your latest bill and payment record
Know what is overdue before contacting the council.
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Look at your latest bill, payment confirmation and bank record. Make sure your Council Tax reference was entered correctly on each payment.
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Check Council Tax Reduction or discounts
Support may reduce the bill.
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If your income has dropped, your household has changed or you now live alone, check Council Tax Reduction, Single Person Discount and other official discount routes.
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Contact the Council Tax team with full details
Have your reference and payment proof ready.
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Use the official Council Tax contact page or call the customer services number for Council Tax, Business Rates and Payments Due on 03456 08 12 01.
Official contact page: Contact Council Tax team
Aberdeenshire Council Tax Tips Most Residents Learn Too Late
These practical checks can help you avoid wrong payments, delayed discounts, incorrect totals and stressful account issues.
Compare the total, not only Council Tax
Aberdeenshire’s table includes Council Tax, water and sewerage. The “total” column is closest to the yearly bill before personal changes.
Always use your Council Tax reference
The council says your reference number is required for payment. Wrong references can delay payment matching.
Single Person Discount reduces water and sewerage too
Aberdeenshire says the 25% single person discount reduces Council Tax, water and sewerage charges.
Allow processing time for changes
Aberdeenshire notes there can be delays in updating accounts, address changes and discount applications during busy periods.
Use the official phone payment option
For telephone payment, call 0300 456 0634 and select option 1 for Council Tax.
Report occupancy changes quickly
Adult occupants, tenancy changes and empty-property changes can affect liability, discounts and exemptions.
Aberdeenshire Council Tax Refunds, Overpayments, Credits and Final Bills
You may have a Council Tax credit if you moved out, overpaid, paid after a discount was applied, had Council Tax Reduction backdated or kept paying after liability ended.
Common refund reasons
Moving house, duplicate payment, revised Single Person Discount, Council Tax Reduction, exemption or account correction.
What to prepare
Council Tax reference number, old address, forwarding address, move date, payment proof and secure bank details only through an official route.
Aberdeenshire Council Tax Contact Number, Payment Line, General Enquiries and Online Contact
Use the correct Aberdeenshire Council contact route depending on your issue. Keep your Council Tax reference number, property address, payment date and bill details ready before contacting the council.
| Contact / Resource | Best For | Details |
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| Automated telephone payment | Council Tax card payment by phone. | 0300 456 0634 Option 1 for Council Tax. |
| Council Tax, Business Rates and Payments Due | Council Tax account and payment enquiries. | 03456 08 12 01 |
| Benefits | Benefit-related support and Council Tax Reduction questions. | 03456 08 12 00 |
| General enquiries | General council switchboard/customer service route. | 03456 08 12 08 |
| Online contact | Council Tax team contact, applications and account support. | Contact Council Tax team |
Aberdeenshire Council Tax FAQs
Quick answers for residents searching Aberdeenshire Council Tax bands, rates, pay online, phone number, water and sewerage charges, discounts, reductions and contact help.
How do I pay Aberdeenshire Council Tax online?▾
Use Aberdeenshire Council’s official Council Tax payment page. You need your Council Tax reference number from your bill before making payment.
What is the Aberdeenshire Council Tax phone payment number?▾
Aberdeenshire lists 0300 456 0634 as its automated telephone payment service. Choose option 1 for Council Tax.
What is Aberdeenshire Council Tax contact number?▾
Aberdeenshire customer services lists 03456 08 12 01 for Council Tax, Business Rates and Payments Due.
What are Aberdeenshire Council Tax rates for 2026/27?▾
Aberdeenshire’s 2026/27 totals including Council Tax, water and sewerage are Band A £1,558.91, Band B £1,818.72, Band C £2,078.54, Band D £2,338.36, Band E £3,012.55, Band F £3,682.06, Band G £4,389.03 and Band H £5,065.38.
Does Aberdeenshire Council Tax include water and sewerage?▾
Yes. Aberdeenshire’s official bands table shows Council Tax, water, sewerage and a combined total for each band.
How do I check my Aberdeenshire Council Tax band?▾
Use the Scottish Assessors Association search or official Scottish band checking route, then compare the band with Aberdeenshire Council’s official charges page.
Can I get Aberdeenshire Single Person Discount?▾
Yes. Aberdeenshire says you may be able to get a 25% discount if you are the only adult living in a property. The discount reduces Council Tax, water and sewerage charges.
Can I apply for Aberdeenshire Council Tax Reduction?▾
Yes. If you are on a low income or your circumstances have changed, check Aberdeenshire’s Council Tax support and contact routes for Council Tax Reduction.
How do I report moving house for Aberdeenshire Council Tax?▾
Use Aberdeenshire Council’s official Council Tax hub or contact route to report a change of address, occupancy or tenancy.
Why is my Aberdeenshire bill different from the table?▾
Your actual bill can be different because of a discount, exemption, Council Tax Reduction, arrears, credit, move date or account correction.
Where can I contact Aberdeenshire Council Tax team online?▾
Use Aberdeenshire Council’s official “Contact Council Tax team” page for account contact, applications and guidance routes.
Is UKCouncilTax.org the official Aberdeenshire Council website?▾
No. UKCouncilTax.org is an independent guide. Always use official Aberdeenshire Council, mygov.scot and Scottish Assessors pages for payments, applications, account changes and legal decisions.