England · Council tax 2026/27
Isle of Wight Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Isle of Wight for 2026/27 is £2,487.07 a year — about £207.26 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,658.04 | £138.17 |
| Band B | £1,934.39 | £161.20 |
| Band C | £2,210.73 | £184.23 |
| Band D | £2,487.07 | £207.26 |
| Band E | £3,039.75 | £253.31 |
| Band F | £3,592.43 | £299.37 |
| Band G | £4,145.11 | £345.43 |
| Band H | £4,974.14 | £414.51 |
Unitary island authority. Parished areas have additional parish precepts not included in these headline figures. Band table shown is for the whole Isle of Wight (council+police+fire).
4.99% increase includes 2.0% increase to support delivery of Adult Social Care
Full band table A-H confirmed from iow.gov.uk search results returning the APPENDIX 2 Council Tax Calculation PDF. Ratio cross-checks pass. Council basic amount increased 4.99% including 2% ASC. pct_change_yoy 4.99 is council-stated for council element. COLLECTED VIA SEARCH SNIPPETS (no direct fetch) - flag for verification. Second-pass verification 2026-06-11: CONFIRMED against primary source.
Source
APPENDIX 2 Calculation of the Council Tax for the Financial Year 2026/27 | Isle of Wight Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: council+police (Hampshire & IoW Police PCC)+fire (Hampshire and IoW Fire & Rescue Authority) as presented by council.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Isle of Wight in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Isle of Wight for 2026/27 is £2,487.07 per year, which works out at about £207.26 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Isle of Wight for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Isle of Wight are: Band A £1,658.04, Band B £1,934.39, Band C £2,210.73, Band D £2,487.07, Band E £3,039.75, Band F £3,592.43, Band G £4,145.11, Band H £4,974.14.
How much is Band A council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,658.04 in Isle of Wight for 2026/27, about £138.17 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,974.14 in Isle of Wight for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Isle of Wight for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Isle of Wight changed by +4.99% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Isle of Wight council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police (Hampshire & IoW Police PCC)+fire (Hampshire and IoW Fire & Rescue Authority) as presented by council.
Can I pay less council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Isle of Wight?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Isle of Wight council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("APPENDIX 2 Calculation of the Council Tax for the Financial Year 2026/27 | Isle of Wight Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Isle of Wight Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/isle-of-wight/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.