Dundee Visitor Levy
Dundee is running a consultation on a Visitor Levy scheme, comparing 2 proposed rate models. The council has not chosen between them — nothing is confirmed yet, and a consultation doesn't guarantee a scheme goes ahead.
Proposed options under consideration
Not yet confirmed — the council is comparing these alternatives and has not selected one.
Option A — Fixed amount per room/night
£5.00 per room per night
Maximum 7 chargeable nights
Option B — Percentage of accommodation charge
5% of the eligible accommodation charge
Maximum 7 chargeable nights
- Consultation closes
- 27 Nov 2026
- Earliest expected implementation
- Summer 2028
What the Visitor Levy is, in general
The Scottish Visitor Levy (sometimes called a tourist tax) lets local authorities adopt percentage or fixed-amount schemes for overnight accommodation — short-term lets, hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, hostels and campsites may fall within a scheme, subject to that council's accommodation scope and exemptions. Platform fees and genuinely optional extras are excluded from the charge; a mandatory cleaning or changeover charge that forms part of the cost of the stay is included in the same way accommodation is for a percentage scheme. Night caps, seasonal rules and exemptions depend on the individual council scheme.
Every council runs its own consultation and sets its own rate, night cap and effective date — there is no single national rate. Consultations and draft rates must be distinguished from approved schemes.
See a live scheme in practice
Edinburgh's scheme is confirmed and live: 5% on eligible accommodation, capped at 5 chargeable nights per stay. See the full detail and a worked example.
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