Isles of Scilly council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Isles of Scilly is £2,047.96 a year for 2026/27. That's up 5.0% on 2025/26 and £344 less than the England average. Most homes here are in band E: 28% of them.
Band D, 2026/27
£2,047.96 a year
- Council
- Isles of Scilly
- Type
- Unitary
- Region
- South West
- Rank
- the 12th cheapest of 296 councils in England
the cheapest of 27 councils in the South West - England average
- £2,391.52 Band D
- Figures
- 2026/27, checked 27 October 2026
Isles of Scilly council tax bands 2026/27
Yearly charge and the usual monthly payment. Councils collect in 10 monthly payments unless you ask for 12.
| Band | A year | Monthly, 10 payments | Monthly, 12 payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,365.31 | £136.53 | £113.78 |
| Band B | £1,592.86 | £159.29 | £132.74 |
| Band C | £1,820.41 | £182.04 | £151.70 |
| Band D | £2,047.96 | £204.80 | £170.66 |
| Band E | £2,503.06 | £250.31 | £208.59 |
| Band F | £2,958.16 | £295.82 | £246.51 |
| Band G | £3,413.27 | £341.33 | £284.44 |
| Band H | £4,095.92 | £409.59 | £341.33 |
Bands as published by the government (area council tax including the average parish precept). Monthly figures divide the year equally; the first payment can differ by a few pence.
Where your council tax goes
A Band D bill in Isles of Scilly is split between 2 bodies. Isles of Scilly council's own share is £1,744.76, including £33.23 raised this year for adult social care.
| Set by | Band D | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Isles of Scilly council | £1,744.76 | 85% |
| Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner | £303.20 | 15% |
Homes in each band
3% of the 1,160 homes in Isles of Scilly are in band A or B, and 35% are in band F or above.
Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax stock of properties, 31 March 2026. Counts are rounded.
Discounts and premiums in Isles of Scilly
Everyone in England gets the national discounts: 25% off if you live alone, nothing to pay for all-student homes, and one band lower if your home has been adapted for a disabled person. How discounts work. Isles of Scilly also sets its own rules on second and empty homes:
| Second homes | 100% premium: you pay double the normal chargesince 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Long-term empty homes | 100% premium after 1 year |
| Local discounts | 50% discount for up to 6 months on empty and substantially unfurnished property; Local premium exception for staff/work-related accommodation used by people employed by an Isles of Scilly employer |
Source: Isles of Scilly website, checked 27 October 2026.
On a low income? Each English council runs its own Council Tax Reduction scheme for working-age people. How Council Tax Reduction works.
Band D in Isles of Scilly over the years
Show the figures
| Year | Band D |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,047.96 |
| 2025/26 | £1,950.03 |
| 2024/25 | £1,857.35 |
| 2023/24 | £1,769.18 |
| 2022/23 | £1,682.56 |
| 2021/22 | £1,630.84 |
| 2020/21 | £1,549.65 |
| 2019/20 | £1,489.34 |
| 2018/19 | £1,428.26 |
| 2017/18 | £1,346.18 |
| 2016/17 | £1,290.87 |
| 2015/16 | £1,241.02 |
| 2014/15 | £1,216.80 |
| 2013/14 | £1,193.06 |
| 2012/13 | £1,189.87 |
| 2011/12 | £1,186.74 |
| 2010/11 | £1,186.74 |
| 2009/10 | £1,135.00 |
| 2008/09 | £1,081.92 |
| 2007/08 | £1,027.57 |
| 2006/07 | £979.52 |
| 2005/06 | £933.72 |
| 2004/05 | £892.43 |
| 2003/04 | £827.89 |
| 2002/03 | £653.55 |
| 2001/02 | £588.86 |
| 2000/01 | £566.41 |
| 1999/00 | £531.83 |
| 1998/99 | £481.44 |
| 1997/98 | £452.71 |
| 1996/97 | £432.71 |
| 1995/96 | £410.63 |
| 1994/95 | £402.75 |
| 1993/94 | £375.75 |
Band D including the average parish or community precept. 1993/94 to 2026/27.
Pay, check your band or apply for a discount
This site is independent. To pay, see your exact bill, tell the council you've moved or apply for a discount, use the council's own site.
Questions
How much is council tax in Isles of Scilly?
In 2026/27 Band D is £2,047.96 a year. Bands run from £1,365.31 (Band A) to £4,095.92 (Band H).
How much is Band E council tax a month in Isles of Scilly?
Band E is £2,503.06 a year: £250.31 a month over 10 payments or £208.59 over 12. Band E is the most common band here (28% of homes).
How much did Isles of Scilly council tax go up?
Band D rose from £1,950.03 in 2025/26 to £2,047.96 in 2026/27, an increase of 5.0% (£97.93).
Does Isles of Scilly charge extra council tax on second homes?
Yes. Isles of Scilly charges a 100% premium on second homes in 2026/27, so the owner pays 200% of the normal charge.
Who do I pay council tax to in Isles of Scilly?
You pay Isles of Scilly council, which collects the whole bill and passes on the shares set by Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner. Use the council's own website to pay, check your bill or apply for discounts.
Sources
- Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, published 25 March 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- Council Tax: stock of properties, 2026 - CTSOP1.1: number of properties by Council Tax band, local authority and LSOA/MSOA at 31 March 2026 (geography = LAUA rows), Valuation Office Agency, checked 27 October 2026
- Council website (premiums and discounts), checked 27 October 2026
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we compile these figures.