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 £2,625.79 a year — about £218.82 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 26.7% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,662.26 | £1,750.53 | +5.31% | £145.88 |
| Band B | £1,939.30 | £2,042.28 | +5.31% | £170.19 |
| Band C | £2,216.35 | £2,334.04 | +5.31% | £194.50 |
| Band D | £2,493.39 | £2,625.79 | +5.31% | £218.82 |
| Band E | £3,047.48 | £3,209.30 | +5.31% | £267.44 |
| Band F | £3,601.57 | £3,792.81 | +5.31% | £316.07 |
| Band G | £4,155.65 | £4,376.32 | +5.31% | £364.69 |
| Band H | £4,986.78 | £5,251.58 | +5.31% | £437.63 |
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. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.iow.gov.uk/media/1063/3-ii-Council-Tax-Calculation/pdf/Council-Tax-Calculation.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Isle of Wight area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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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 £2,625.79 per year, which works out at about £218.82 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 £1,750.53, Band B £2,042.28, Band C £2,334.04, Band D £2,625.79, Band E £3,209.30, Band F £3,792.81, Band G £4,376.32, Band H £5,251.58.
How much is Band A council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,750.53 in Isle of Wight for 2026/27 — about £145.88 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Band B costs £2,042.28 in Isle of Wight for 2026/27 — about £170.19 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Band C costs £2,334.04 in Isle of Wight for 2026/27 — about £194.50 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Band D costs £2,625.79 in Isle of Wight for 2026/27 — about £218.82 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Band E costs £3,209.30 in Isle of Wight for 2026/27 — about £267.44 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Band F costs £3,792.81 in Isle of Wight for 2026/27 — about £316.07 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Band G costs £4,376.32 in Isle of Wight for 2026/27 — about £364.69 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Isle of Wight?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,251.58 in Isle of Wight for 2026/27 — about £437.63 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Isle of Wight for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Isle of Wight changed by +5.31% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Isle of Wight council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
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 ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), 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.