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£1,439/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band A)
£1,439
Monthly
£120
Single person (25% off)
£1,079
Weekly
£28
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)) | £2,158/year |
| Band A ratio to Band D | 6/9 (66.7%) |
| Calculation | £2,158 × 66.7% = £1,439 |
| Scottish average Band A | £1,540/year |
| vs Scottish average | £101 below average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £2,310 × 6/9 (66.7%).
| Year | Band A annual | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £1,099 | — |
| 2023/24 | £1,153 | +5.0% |
| 2024/25 | £1,228 | +6.5% |
| 2025/26 | £1,326 | +8.0% |
| 2026/27 ◀ current | £1,439 | +8.5% |
2026/27 is the confirmed rate. Prior years are estimates based on Scotland-wide average increases. Note: 2023/24 was a partial freeze year — most councils raised rates by 0% in exchange for a Scottish Government compensation grant, though some opted out and raised by up to 5%.
1991 valuation: Up to £27,000
Band A covers properties valued up to £27,000 in 1991. In Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) for 2026/27, Band A costs £1,439/year (£120/month including water and sewerage). This is £101 below the Scottish average Band A rate of £1,540. Compared to Band D in Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) (£2,158/year), Band A households pay £719/year less. The 25% single person discount reduces Band A in Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) to £1,079/year.
% of median salary
5.8%
Weeks of median pay
3.0
Median local salary
£25,000
Band A council tax in Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) (£1,439/year) represents 5.8% of the median gross full-time salary for the area (£25,000/year). That is the equivalent of approximately 3.0 weeks of median gross earnings. The Scottish average Band A rate of £1,540/year represents 6.2% of the same local median.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE). Median gross full-time earnings, approximate.
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly | With 25% discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A ◀ | Up to £27,000 | £1,439 | £120 | £1,079 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,678 | £140 | £1,259 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £1,918 | £160 | £1,439 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,158 | £180 | £1,619 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £2,776 | £231 | £2,082 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,389 | £282 | £2,542 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,036 | £336 | £3,027 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £4,994 | £416 | £3,746 |
10 monthly instalments
Standard — April to January
£144/month
No payment in February or March
12 monthly instalments
On request from council
£120/month
Spreads the same total over all 12 months
Annual lump sum
Pay in full upfront
£1,439
Some councils offer a small discount
25% single person discount
Saves £360/year (reducing your bill to £1,079/year). Anyone living alone automatically qualifies. Adults who are full-time students, carers, or severely mentally impaired are disregarded when counting.
Apply for single person discount — Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)→Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt — the Band A bill is £0. Mixed households (some students, some non-students) do not get the full exemption but students are disregarded for the single-person discount.
Council Tax Reduction (CTR)
A means-tested discount available to working-age and pension-age households on low incomes. CTR can reduce your Band A bill by up to 100% and is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously.
Apply for CTR — Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)→Disabled person's band reduction
If someone in your household is severely disabled and needs extra space or a specific room (e.g. for a wheelchair), your property is assessed as one band lower. For Band A, this means paying Band A (cannot go lower) rates instead — saving £0/year.
Scotland note: Your Band A bill of £1,439 includes £652/year for Scottish Water charges — water and sewerage are bundled into council tax in Scotland, unlike England where they are separate bills.
Council tax Band A in Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) is £1,439 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £120 per month or £28 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £1,079 per year.
No. Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)'s Band A rate of £1,439 is £101 below the Scottish average Band A rate of £1,540, making it one of the more affordable councils for Band A properties.
Band A is the cheapest council tax band in Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles), costing £1,439/year (£120/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £4,994/year. The full range in Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) spans £3,555/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. You are already in the lowest council tax band.
To challenge your council tax band in Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles), contact the local Assessor's office — not the council itself. The Scottish Assessors Association handles all banding queries. You can make a formal proposal if you think your property is in the wrong band, particularly if similar properties nearby are in a lower band, or if you have evidence the 1991 valuation was wrong. Be aware that a successful challenge could also result in your band being increased.
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Rates shown are for 2026/27 and include Scottish Water charges of £652/year. Verify your exact bill with Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.