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Shetland Islands Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Shetland Islands for 2026/27 is £1,487.90 a year — about £123.99 a month over 12 instalments. This is the council tax element only; water and sewerage are charged separately by Scottish Water on the same bill.
Charts
Up 23.3% 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 | £924.45 | £991.93 | +7.3% | £82.66 |
| Band B | £1,078.53 | £1,157.26 | +7.3% | £96.44 |
| Band C | £1,232.60 | £1,322.58 | +7.3% | £110.21 |
| Band D | £1,386.67 | £1,487.90 | +7.3% | £123.99 |
| Band E | £1,821.94 | £1,954.94 | +7.3% | £162.91 |
| Band F | £2,253.35 | £2,417.84 | +7.3% | £201.49 |
| Band G | £2,715.56 | £2,913.80 | +7.3% | £242.82 |
| Band H | £3,397.35 | £3,645.36 | +7.3% | £303.78 |
Council tax only; water £301.95 and sewerage £350.37 at Band D excluded. 7.3% increase
Source
gov.scot: Band D council tax 1996-97 to 2026-27 (official statistics)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Full Band D bill (Scotland levies no police/fire precept via council tax)..
Shetland Islands area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Shetland Islands
Planning department: 01595 744293 (verified 2026-10-02 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 01595 693535
Departments
planning: 01595 744293
housing: 01595 744360
environmental health: 01595 744891
adult social care: 01595 744468
children services: 01595 744000
Planning pages: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/contact-us
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Shetland Islands in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Shetland Islands for 2026/27 is £1,487.90 per year, which works out at about £123.99 per month over 12 instalments. This is the council tax element only — Scottish Water's water and sewerage charges are billed on top of it.
What are all the council tax bands in Shetland Islands for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Shetland Islands are: Band A £991.93, Band B £1,157.26, Band C £1,322.58, Band D £1,487.90, Band E £1,954.94, Band F £2,417.84, Band G £2,913.80, Band H £3,645.36. This is the council tax element only — Scottish Water's water and sewerage charges are billed on top of it.
How much is Band A council tax in Shetland Islands?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £991.93 in Shetland Islands for 2026/27 — about £82.66 per month over 12 instalments. Council tax element only; Scottish Water charges are billed on top.
How much is Band B council tax in Shetland Islands?+
Band B costs £1,157.26 in Shetland Islands for 2026/27 — about £96.44 per month over 12 instalments. Council tax element only; Scottish Water charges are billed on top.
How much is Band C council tax in Shetland Islands?+
Band C costs £1,322.58 in Shetland Islands for 2026/27 — about £110.21 per month over 12 instalments. Council tax element only; Scottish Water charges are billed on top.
How much is Band D council tax in Shetland Islands?+
Band D costs £1,487.90 in Shetland Islands for 2026/27 — about £123.99 per month over 12 instalments. Council tax element only; Scottish Water charges are billed on top.
How much is Band E council tax in Shetland Islands?+
Band E costs £1,954.94 in Shetland Islands for 2026/27 — about £162.91 per month over 12 instalments. Council tax element only; Scottish Water charges are billed on top.
How much is Band F council tax in Shetland Islands?+
Band F costs £2,417.84 in Shetland Islands for 2026/27 — about £201.49 per month over 12 instalments. Council tax element only; Scottish Water charges are billed on top.
How much is Band G council tax in Shetland Islands?+
Band G costs £2,913.80 in Shetland Islands for 2026/27 — about £242.82 per month over 12 instalments. Council tax element only; Scottish Water charges are billed on top.
How much is Band H council tax in Shetland Islands?+
Band H — the highest band costs £3,645.36 in Shetland Islands for 2026/27 — about £303.78 per month over 12 instalments. Council tax element only; Scottish Water charges are billed on top.
Did council tax go up in Shetland Islands for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Shetland Islands changed by +7.3% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Shetland Islands council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Full Band D bill (Scotland levies no police/fire precept via council tax).. This is the council tax element only — Scottish Water's water and sewerage charges are billed on top of it.
Can I pay less council tax in Shetland Islands?+
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 Shetland Islands?+
In Scotland you lodge a proposal with your local assessor via the Scottish Assessors Association. It is free, and CouncilData's guide to challenging your band walks through the evidence to gather first.
Where does this Shetland Islands council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("gov.scot: Band D council tax 1996-97 to 2026-27 (official statistics)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. 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, “Shetland Islands Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/shetland-islands/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.