Shetland council tax 2026/27
Shetland's 2026/27 Band D council tax is £1,487.90, up 7.3% on last year. Only South Lanarkshire charges less.
- Up 7.3% on 2025/26
- 2nd lowest of 32 councils with 2026/27 figures
- With water and waste water: £2,140.22
Shetland council tax charges by band
Council tax plus Scottish Water's water and waste water charges, before any discount.
| Band | Council tax | Water and waste water | Total a year | 10 payments | 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band Aup to £27,000 in 1991 | £991.93 | £434.88 | £1,426.81 | £142.68 | £118.90 |
| Band B£27,001 to £35,000 in 1991 | £1,157.26 | £507.36 | £1,664.62 | £166.46 | £138.72 |
| Band C£35,001 to £45,000 in 1991 | £1,322.58 | £579.84 | £1,902.42 | £190.24 | £158.54 |
| Band D£45,001 to £58,000 in 1991 | £1,487.90 | £652.32 | £2,140.22 | £214.02 | £178.35 |
| Band E£58,001 to £80,000 in 1991 | £1,954.94 | £797.28 | £2,752.22 | £275.22 | £229.35 |
| Band F£80,001 to £106,000 in 1991 | £2,417.84 | £942.24 | £3,360.08 | £336.01 | £280.01 |
| Band G£106,001 to £212,000 in 1991 | £2,913.80 | £1,087.20 | £4,001.00 | £400.10 | £333.42 |
| Band Hover £212,000 in 1991 | £3,645.36 | £1,304.64 | £4,950.00 | £495.00 | £412.50 |
Band D in Shetland compared with the lowest, the average and the highest council
Council tax £1,487.90 plus water and waste water £652.32 a year.
Shetland council tax band D 2026/27
Shetland Islands Council's 2026/27 Budget Book shows a Band D increase of £101.23. That takes Band D to £1,487.90, a rise of 7.3%.
Of Scotland's 32 councils, only South Lanarkshire has a lower Band D. Shetland is about £166 below the Scottish average of £1,653.
Band A under £1,000
Band A in Shetland costs £991.93 for 2026/27. Only Shetland and South Lanarkshire have a Band A below £1,000.
With the 25% single person discount, a Band A home with one adult pays £743.95.
Shetland compared with Orkney and Highland
Orkney's Band D is £181.17 higher than Shetland's. Highland is £146.09 higher, and the Western Isles £17.60 higher.
Shetland's 7.3% rise was a little above Highland's 7%.
Band D with water and waste water
A Band D home pays £1,487.90 in council tax and £652.32 for water and waste water. The yearly total is £2,140.22.
Over 10 instalments that is £214.02 a month, or £178.35 over 12.
Second homes in Shetland
The council's Budget Book counts 195 second homes in Shetland. It notes that new legislation could allow higher charges on them, but it does not give the current rate. Ask the council if you own one.
Paying and support
Shetland Islands Council takes payments through its general pay page. Ask the council whether you can spread the bill over 12 months. Tell it about any change in your household.
Council Tax Reduction is means tested and can reduce the bill by up to 100%. It is claimed from the council.
Quick answers
- What is Shetland council tax band D for 2026/27?
£1,487.90. That is £101.23 more than in 2025/26.
- Is Shetland council tax cheaper than Orkney?
Yes. Shetland's Band D is £181.17 a year less than Orkney's £1,669.07.
- What is the lowest council tax band charge in Shetland?
Band A, at £991.93 for 2026/27. One adult living alone pays £743.95 after the discount.
- How many second homes are there in Shetland?
The council's 2026/27 Budget Book records 195 second homes.