CouncilTaxCostUK
2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Orkney Islands Council • ONS LAD S12000023
Above Scotland averageRank #10 of 32 (Scotland)

Orkney Islands Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Orkney Islands Council (Unitary Authority (Scotland)) in Scotland, Scotland. Administering 3 postcode districts under Council Tax (Scotland Reformed Multiplier 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£1,811.27100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.86%+£83.95 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (Scotland)#10 of 32In Scotland
Postcodes Monitored3Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Orkney Islands

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 3 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,207.51£120.75/mo£905.63£90.56/mo
Band B
£1,408.77£140.88/mo£1,056.58£105.66/mo
Band C
£1,610.02£161.00/mo£1,207.52£120.75/mo
Band DBenchmark
£1,811.27£181.13/mo£1,358.45£135.85/mo
Band E
£2,379.81£237.98/mo£1,784.86£178.49/mo
Band F
£2,943.31£294.33/mo£2,207.48£220.75/mo
Band G
£3,547.07£354.71/mo£2,660.30£266.03/mo
Band H
£4,437.61£443.76/mo£3,328.21£332.82/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory Scotland benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027
1. Benchmark & Regional Delta+£123.52vs Scotland average Band D (£1688)

Orkney Islands Band D is +7.3% higher than the statutory Scotland benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: +£617.60.

Regional mean in Scotland: £1687.75 (+£123.52).
2. Scotland StandingRank #10 of 32 in ScotlandTop 31% highest Band D in Scotland

Within Scotland, Orkney Islands ranks #10 of 32 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 31th percentile in Scotland.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£181.13 / 10 mosor £150.94 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £30.19 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in Scotland: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Scotland:
Clackmannanshire
Save £15.75/yrBand D: £1795.52 (-0.9%)
Aberdeenshire
Save £46.87/yrBand D: £1764.40 (-2.6%)
Argyll and Bute
Save £57.90/yrBand D: £1753.37 (-3.2%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Scotland:
Angus
+£8.40/yrBand D: £1819.67 (+0.5%)
Fife
+£13.55/yrBand D: £1824.82 (+0.7%)
East Renfrewshire
+£21.85/yrBand D: £1833.12 (+1.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Orkney Islands (Orkney Islands Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Scottish Local Authority & Water Services Structure

In Scotland, Council Tax is set directly by Orkney Islands Council to fund local schools, social work, roads, and environmental services.

Note: Domestic water and waste water (sewerage) charges are billed alongside Council Tax by Scottish local authorities on behalf of Scottish Water, but are legally distinct statutory charges outside Council Tax Band A–H tariffs.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Orkney Islands Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.

Postcode Districts in Orkney Islands

Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.

KW15Band A Dominant

Orkney Islands (KW15 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,208/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
KW16Band A Dominant

Orkney Islands (KW16 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,208/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band A
KW17Band B Dominant

Orkney Islands (KW17 Postal District)

Typical Bill:£1,409/yr
Dominant Band:Band Band B