Shetland Islands Council Tax 2026/2027
Official municipal billing authority: Shetland Islands Council (Unitary Authority (Scotland)) in Scotland, Scotland. Administering 3 postcode districts under Council Tax (Scotland Reformed Multiplier 1991 Valuation).
Statutory Tariff Table: Shetland Islands
Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 3 outcodes in this authority.
| Valuation Band | Full Annual (£) | 10-Mo Direct Debit | Single Person (-25%) | Single 10-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Band A | £1,086.95 | £108.70/mo | £815.21 | £81.52/mo |
Band B | £1,268.10 | £126.81/mo | £951.08 | £95.11/mo |
Band C | £1,449.26 | £144.93/mo | £1,086.95 | £108.70/mo |
Band DBenchmark | £1,630.42 | £163.04/mo | £1,222.82 | £122.28/mo |
Band E | £2,142.19 | £214.22/mo | £1,606.64 | £160.66/mo |
Band F | £2,649.43 | £264.94/mo | £1,987.07 | £198.71/mo |
Band G | £3,192.91 | £319.29/mo | £2,394.68 | £239.47/mo |
Band H | £3,994.53 | £399.45/mo | £2,995.90 | £299.59/mo |
2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark
Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory Scotland benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.
Shetland Islands Band D is -3.4% lower than the statutory Scotland benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£286.65.
Within Scotland, Shetland Islands ranks #18 of 32 billing authorities for Band D charges.
Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £27.17 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.
Nearby Authorities in Scotland: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives
Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure
Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Shetland Islands (Shetland Islands Council).
Scottish Local Authority & Water Services Structure
In Scotland, Council Tax is set directly by Shetland 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.
Postcode Districts in Shetland Islands
Select an outcode to view localized housing stock distribution, dominant property bands, and valuation baselines.
Shetland Islands (ZE1 Postal District)
Shetland Islands (ZE2 Postal District)
Shetland Islands (ZE3 Postal District)