Council Tax Band D in Western Isles 2025-26
Council tax for a Band D property in Western Isles is £1,510 a year (£126 a month, £29 a week) for the 2025-26 tax year. A single adult living alone pays £1,133 after the 25% single person discount.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar · Band D · Scotland · Tax year 2025-26
How Band D in Western Isles compares
The Scotland average Band D council tax is £1,579/year. Western Isles Band D at £1,510 is £69 below average (£6/month less). The Band D rate for Western Isles is £1,510/year.
All council tax bands in Western Isles 2025-26
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,007 | £84 |
| B | £40,001-£52,000 | £1,174 | £98 |
| C | £52,001-£68,000 | £1,342 | £112 |
| D | £68,001-£88,000 | £1,510 | £126 |
| E | £88,001-£120,000 | £1,984 | £165 |
| F | £120,001-£160,000 | £2,370 | £198 |
| G | £160,001-£320,000 | £2,844 | £237 |
| H | Over £320,000 | £3,700 | £308 |
Scotland: Modified Band Multipliers
Since 2017, Scottish councils apply higher multipliers for Bands E-H, making the system more progressive. Band H in Scotland pays approximately 245% of Band D (vs 200% in England). Scottish Water charges (~£440-£480/year) are billed separately.
Single person discount (25%)
If you are the only adult in the property, you qualify for a 25% discount. Your Band D council tax would reduce to £1,133/year (£94/month), saving £377/year. Full-time students are exempt. Low-income households may qualify for Council Tax Reduction.
Band D council tax in Western Isles, what you pay in 2025-26
If your property is in Band D in Western Isles, your council tax bill for 2025-26 is £1,510 per year, that is £126 per month or £29 per week.
The Scotland average for Band D is approximately £1,579/year. Western Isles is £69 below the Scotland average. The reference Band D rate for Western Isles is £1,510/year.
Council tax bands are based on 1991 property values (2003 for Wales). Band D covers properties valued at £68,001-£88,000 in 1991. All bands are calculated as proportions of the Band D rate set by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar each year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Western Isles 2025-26?
Band D council tax in Western Isles for 2025-26 is £1,510 per year (£126 per month, £29 per week). With the 25% single person discount it reduces to £1,133/year.
How is council tax band calculated?
Council tax bands are based on your property's estimated market value in April 1991 (April 2003 for Wales). The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) assigned every property to a band (A to H in England/Scotland, A to I in Wales). Band D is the reference rate, other bands are calculated as proportions (e.g. Band A = 6/9 of Band D, Band G = 15/9 of Band D).
Can I appeal my council tax band?
Yes. You can challenge your band if you believe it is wrong. In England and Wales, contact the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). In Scotland, contact the Scottish Assessors Association. You can appeal if: the property has been altered, your band is higher than similar nearby properties, or you believe the 1991 valuation was incorrect. Be aware that an appeal can also result in your band being raised.
How does Band D compare to the Scotland average?
The Scotland average Band D council tax is approximately £1,579/year. Western Isles Band D at £1,510 is £69 below the Scotland average.
How much does Band D council tax actually cost per day in Western Isles?
Band D council tax in Western Isles costs £4.14 per day (365 days). Over 10 years (without council tax increases) that is £15,100, and over 25 years £37,750. Monthly it is £126, and weekly £29.
What discounts and exemptions are available for Band D in Western Isles?
Several reductions can apply to Band D council tax in Western Isles: (1) Single person discount (25%) reduces the annual bill to £1,133/year. (2) Full-time students are exempt. (3) Severely mentally impaired residents are disregarded. (4) Low-income households may qualify for Council Tax Reduction (CTR), potentially reducing the bill to zero. (5) Empty or second homes may attract a premium rather than a discount. Contact Comhairle nan Eilean Siar directly to apply.