The Council Tax is the only tax set by Edinburgh City Council. It is a local tax on domestic properties, based on the "open market value" of your home, which goes towards funding local public services in the capital.

Edinburgh's Council Tax for 2008/2009, and for all Scottish councils, is the same as for the previous year.

The Scottish Government plans to abolish the Council Tax and replace it with a local income tax of 3% per individual.

Property bands and Council Tax for 2007/2008 & 2008/2009

Band A Property value is below £27,000: Council Tax £779.33
Band B Property value is £27,001 to £35,000: Council Tax £909.22
Band C Property value is £35,001 to £45,000: Council Tax £1,039.11
Band D Property value is £45,001 to £58,000: Council Tax £1,169.00
Band E Property value is £58,001 - £80,000: Council Tax £1,428.78
Band F Property value is £80,001 to £106,000: Council Tax £1,688.56
Band G Property value is £106,000 - £212,000: Council Tax £1,948.33
Band H Property value is above £212,000: Council Tax £2,338.00

Cost of providing Edinburgh services in 2008/2009

The council estimates it needs to spend £4,780 per dwelling to provide quality services. However, the Government calculates that the figure is £4,517 per dwelling, or £263 less per dwelling.