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£1,805/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band B)
£1,805
Monthly
£150
Single person (25% off)
£1,354
Weekly
£35
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (Orkney Islands) | £2,321/year |
| Band B ratio to Band D | 7/9 (77.8%) |
| Calculation | £2,321 × 77.8% = £1,805 |
| Scottish average Band B | £1,229/year |
| vs Scottish average | £576 above average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £1,580 × 7/9 (77.8%).
1991 valuation: £27,001–£35,000
Band B covers properties valued £27,001–£35,000 in 1991. In Orkney Islands for 2026/27, Band B costs £1,805/year (£150/month including water and sewerage). This is £576 above the Scottish average Band B rate of £1,229. Compared to Band D in Orkney Islands (£2,321/year), Band B households pay £516/year less. The 25% single person discount reduces Band B in Orkney Islands to £1,354/year.
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly | With 25% discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £27,000 | £1,547 | £129 | £1,160 |
| Band B ◀ | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,805 | £150 | £1,354 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £2,063 | £172 | £1,547 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,321 | £193 | £1,741 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £3,050 | £254 | £2,288 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,772 | £314 | £2,829 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,545 | £379 | £3,409 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,686 | £474 | £4,265 |
25% single person discount
Saves £451/year on your Band B bill (reducing it to £1,354/year). Apply directly to Orkney Islands council. Anyone living alone automatically qualifies. Adults who are full-time students, carers, or severely mentally impaired are disregarded when counting.
Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt from council tax. If your Band B property is all-student, the 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 administered by Orkney Islands council, available to working-age and pension-age households on low incomes. CTR can reduce your Band B bill by up to 100%. It is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously. Apply via Orkney Islands council's website.
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 B, this means paying Band A rates instead — saving £258/year.
Scotland note: Your Band B bill of £1,805 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 B in Orkney Islands is £1,805 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £150 per month or £35 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £1,354 per year.
Yes. Orkney Islands's Band B rate of £1,805 is £576 above the Scottish average Band B rate of £1,229. The Scottish average is calculated using the national average Band D rate of £1,580 multiplied by the Band B ratio of 77.8%.
Band A is the cheapest council tax band in Orkney Islands, costing £1,547/year (£129/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £5,686/year. The full range in Orkney Islands spans £4,139/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. Band B costs £258/year more than Band A in Orkney Islands.
To challenge your council tax band in Orkney Islands, 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 Orkney Islands council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.