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£1,664/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band B)
£1,664
Monthly
£139
Single person (25% off)
£1,248
Weekly
£32
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (Shetland Islands) | £2,140/year |
| Band B ratio to Band D | 7/9 (77.8%) |
| Calculation | £2,140 × 77.8% = £1,664 |
| Scottish average Band B | £1,797/year |
| vs Scottish average | £133 below average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £2,310 × 7/9 (77.8%).
| Year | Band B annual | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £1,283 | — |
| 2023/24 | £1,348 | +5.0% |
| 2024/25 | £1,436 | +6.5% |
| 2025/26 | £1,551 | +8.0% |
| 2026/27 ◀ current | £1,664 | +7.3% |
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: £27,001–£35,000
Band B covers properties valued £27,001–£35,000 in 1991. In Shetland Islands for 2026/27, Band B costs £1,664/year (£139/month including water and sewerage). This is £133 below the Scottish average Band B rate of £1,797. Compared to Band D in Shetland Islands (£2,140/year), Band B households pay £476/year less. The 25% single person discount reduces Band B in Shetland Islands to £1,248/year.
% of median salary
5.0%
Weeks of median pay
2.6
Median local salary
£33,000
Band B council tax in Shetland Islands (£1,664/year) represents 5.0% of the median gross full-time salary for the area (£33,000/year). That is the equivalent of approximately 2.6 weeks of median gross earnings. The Scottish average Band B rate of £1,797/year represents 5.4% 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 | £1,427 | £119 | £1,070 |
| Band B ◀ | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,664 | £139 | £1,248 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £1,902 | £159 | £1,427 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £2,140 | £178 | £1,605 |
| Band E | £58,001–£80,000 | £2,752 | £229 | £2,064 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £3,360 | £280 | £2,520 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £4,001 | £333 | £3,001 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £4,950 | £413 | £3,713 |
10 monthly instalments
Standard — April to January
£166/month
No payment in February or March
12 monthly instalments
On request from council
£139/month
Spreads the same total over all 12 months
Annual lump sum
Pay in full upfront
£1,664
Some councils offer a small discount
25% single person discount
Saves £416/year (reducing your bill to £1,248/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 — Shetland Islands→Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt — the Band B 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 B bill by up to 100% and is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously.
Apply for CTR — Shetland 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 B, this means paying Band A rates instead — saving £237/year.
Scotland note: Your Band B bill of £1,664 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 Shetland Islands is £1,664 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £139 per month or £32 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £1,248 per year.
No. Shetland Islands's Band B rate of £1,664 is £133 below the Scottish average Band B rate of £1,797, making it one of the more affordable councils for Band B properties.
Band A is the cheapest council tax band in Shetland Islands, costing £1,427/year (£119/month) for 2026/27. Band H is the most expensive at £4,950/year. The full range in Shetland Islands spans £3,523/year between the cheapest and most expensive band. Band B costs £237/year more than Band A in Shetland Islands.
To challenge your council tax band in Shetland 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 Shetland Islands council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.