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£4,355/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band G)
£4,355
Monthly
£363
Single person (25% off)
£3,266
Weekly
£84
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (Orkney Islands) | £2,321/year |
| Band G ratio to Band D | 705/360 (195.8%) |
| Calculation | £2,321 × 195.8% = £4,355 |
| Scottish average Band G | £4,334/year |
| vs Scottish average | £21 above average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £2,310 × 705/360 (195.8%).
| Year | Band G annual | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £3,550 | — |
| 2023/24 | £3,729 | +5.0% |
| 2024/25 | £3,972 | +6.5% |
| 2025/26 | £4,289 | +8.0% |
| 2026/27 ◀ current | £4,545 | +6.0% |
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: £106,001–£212,000
Band G covers properties valued £106,001–£212,000 in 1991. In Orkney Islands for 2026/27, Band G costs £4,355/year (£363/month including water and sewerage). This is £21 above the Scottish average Band G rate of £4,334. Compared to Band D in Orkney Islands (£2,321/year), Band G households pay £2,034/year more. The 25% single person discount reduces Band G in Orkney Islands to £3,266/year.
% of median salary
15.6%
Weeks of median pay
8.1
Median local salary
£28,000
Band G council tax in Orkney Islands (£4,355/year) represents 15.6% of the median gross full-time salary for the area (£28,000/year). That is the equivalent of approximately 8.1 weeks of median gross earnings. The Scottish average Band G rate of £4,334/year represents 15.5% 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 | £1,547 | £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 | £2,990 | £249 | £2,243 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,654 | £305 | £2,741 |
| Band G ◀ | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,355 | £363 | £3,266 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £5,393 | £449 | £4,045 |
10 monthly instalments
Standard — April to January
£436/month
No payment in February or March
12 monthly instalments
On request from council
£363/month
Spreads the same total over all 12 months
Annual lump sum
Pay in full upfront
£4,355
Some councils offer a small discount
25% single person discount
Saves £1,089/year (reducing your bill to £3,266/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 — Orkney Islands→Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt — the Band G 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 G bill by up to 100% and is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously.
Apply for CTR — Orkney Islands→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 G, this means paying Band F rates instead — saving £701/year.
Scotland note: Your Band G bill of £4,355 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 G in Orkney Islands is £4,355 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £363 per month or £84 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £3,266 per year.
Yes. Orkney Islands's Band G rate of £4,355 is £21 above the Scottish average Band G rate of £4,334. The Scottish average is calculated using the national average Band D rate of £2,310 multiplied by the Band G ratio of 195.8%.
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 £5,393/year. The full range in Orkney Islands spans £3,846/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. Band G costs £2,808/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.