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£1,929/year including water & sewerage
Annual (Band E)
£1,929
Monthly
£161
Single person (25% off)
£1,447
Weekly
£37
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Band D reference rate (Shetland Islands) | £1,468/year |
| Band E ratio to Band D | 473/360 (131.4%) |
| Calculation | £1,468 × 131.4% = £1,929 |
| Scottish average Band E | £2,076/year |
| vs Scottish average | £147 below average |
Scottish average calculated from national average Band D of £1,580 × 473/360 (131.4%).
1991 valuation: £58,001–£80,000
Properties valued £58,001–£80,000 in 1991. Larger semi-detached houses, smaller detached properties, and premium flats in sought-after areas. More common in Edinburgh's suburbs, East Renfrewshire, and parts of Aberdeen.
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly | With 25% discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £27,000 | £979 | £82 | £734 |
| Band B | £27,001–£35,000 | £1,142 | £95 | £857 |
| Band C | £35,001–£45,000 | £1,305 | £109 | £979 |
| Band D | £45,001–£58,000 | £1,468 | £122 | £1,101 |
| Band E ◀ | £58,001–£80,000 | £1,929 | £161 | £1,447 |
| Band F | £80,001–£106,000 | £2,386 | £199 | £1,790 |
| Band G | £106,001–£212,000 | £2,875 | £240 | £2,156 |
| Band H | Over £212,000 | £3,597 | £300 | £2,698 |
25% single person discount
Saves £482/year on your Band E bill (reducing it to £1,447/year). Apply directly to Shetland Islands council. Anyone living alone automatically qualifies. Adults who are full-time students, carers, or severely mentally impaired are disregarded when counting.
Student exemption
Properties occupied entirely by full-time students are fully exempt from council tax. If your Band E property is all-student, the 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 administered by Shetland Islands council, available to working-age and pension-age households on low incomes. CTR can reduce your Band E bill by up to 100%. It is separate from the single person discount — you can receive both simultaneously. Apply via Shetland Islands council's website.
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 E, this means paying Band D rates instead — saving £461/year.
Scotland note: Your Band E bill of £1,929 includes £420/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 E in Shetland Islands is £1,929 per year for 2026/27, including water and sewerage charges from Scottish Water. This works out to £161 per month or £37 per week. If you live alone, the 25% single person discount reduces this to £1,447 per year.
No. Shetland Islands's Band E rate of £1,929 is £147 below the Scottish average Band E rate of £2,076, making it one of the more affordable councils for Band E properties.
Properties valued £58,001–£80,000 in 1991. Larger semi-detached houses, smaller detached properties, and premium flats in sought-after areas. More common in Edinburgh's suburbs, East Renfrewshire, and parts of Aberdeen. The 1991 property values are the figures used when council tax was introduced — they do not reflect current market prices. You can challenge your band if you believe it is incorrect by contacting the Scottish Assessors Association.
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 £420/year. Verify your exact bill with Shetland Islands council directly. Property valuations are based on 1991 values as set when council tax was introduced.