West Dunbartonshire Visitor Levy
- About the West Dunbartonshire Visitor Levy
- Why we're introducing a visitor levy
- Information for businesses
- Information for visitors and exemptions
- How we’ll invest the West Dunbartonshire Visitor Levy
- How we developed the West Dunbartonshire Visitor Levy
- West Dunbartonshire Visitor Levy Scheme
- Timeline for implementing the levy
8. Timeline for implementing the levy
A Council committee decision was taken to introduce a West Dunbartonshire Visitor Levy on 12 November 2025.
12 November 2025 – 1 October 2026: Transition period
If accommodation is booked (and paid for) during this period, the levy is not payable for stays on/after 1 July 2027.
- 12 November 2025: The Council announced the decision to proceed with the levy.
- 12 May 2026: First Visitor Levy Advisory Forum required to have taken place before this date.
1 October 2026 - 1 July 2027: Levy in effect for bookings
Bookings made on/after 1 October 2026 for stays on/after 1 July 2027 are liable for the levy. Stays on or after 1 July 2027 which were booked and paid for (in part or full) before 1 October 2026 will not be subject to the levy.
- April 2027: Payment platform registration and training becomes available.
1 July 2027 - onwards: Visitor levy live
Levy applies to all stays booked on/after 1 October 2026 for this period. Stays on or after 1 July 2027 which were booked and paid for (in part or full) before 1 October 2026 will not be subject to the levy.
- October 2027: Accommodation providers are due to make their first levy returns and payments.
Contact our visitor levy team
Email us for further information or questions about the visitor levy for West Dunbartonshire.
Email: visitor.levy@west-dunbarton.gov.uk