Scotland Introduces New Council Tax Bands | Edinburgh News

Scotland’s government is rolling out two new council tax bands for homes worth over £1 million, aiming to boost local funding while promoting fairness. Properties valued between £1 million and £2 million will enter a new Band I, adding around £720 a year, while those above £2 million will fall into Band J, with a £3,600 annual increase. The plan, set for April 2028, could generate £16 million extra for local services — money to be shared nationwide. Critics call it a “tax on Edinburgh,” but officials argue it’s about asking the wealthiest to pay more to fund free tuition, prescriptions, and capped bus fares. Only homes over £1 million will be revalued; others keep their 1991 assessments. Existing discounts remain in place. A public consultation runs until August 24 to gather feedback on how these changes impact communities — especially where high-value homes cluster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/318cffb1a37d3619