Isle of Wight Council Tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Isle of Wight is £2,625.79 for 2026/27, up 5.3% (£132.43) on last year. That is £234.27 above the England average of £2,391.52 — the 275th lowest of 296 councils. Most homes here are in Band B (26%), so the average bill per home is about £2,431.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Unitary authority, South East · Official England government statistics
Isle of Wight council tax bands 2026/27
| Band | Property value (1991) | Annual | 10 instalments | 12 instalments | Living alone (−25%) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £1,750.53 | £175.05 | £145.88 | £1,312.90 | 10,660 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £2,042.28 | £204.23 | £170.19 | £1,531.71 | 18,730 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £2,334.04 | £233.40 | £194.50 | £1,750.53 | 18,020 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,625.79 | £262.58 | £218.82 | £1,969.34 | 13,510 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £3,209.30 | £320.93 | £267.44 | £2,406.97 | 7,360 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,792.81 | £379.28 | £316.07 | £2,844.61 | 3,290 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £4,376.32 | £437.63 | £364.69 | £3,282.24 | 1,570 |
| H | More than £320,000 | £5,251.58 | £525.16 | £437.63 | £3,938.69 | 150 |
- Isle of Wight
- England average
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Where your Isle of Wight council tax goes
Your bill is collected by Isle of Wight but shared between 5 bodies. Of the £2,625.79 Band D charge, £2,103.77 (80%) stays with the council itself; the rest pays for police and crime commissioner, fire and rescue authority, parish/town council.
| Body | Band D | Share | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council (incl. earlier adult social care) | £2,063.71 | 78.6% | £1,605.11 |
| Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase | £40.06 | 1.5% | £31.16 |
| Police and crime commissioner | £290.46 | 11.1% | £225.91 |
| Fire and rescue authority | £92.84 | 3.5% | £72.21 |
| Parish/town council (average) | £138.72 | 5.3% | £107.89 |
- Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,064 78.6%
- Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £40 1.5%
- Police and crime commissioner £290 11.1%
- Fire and rescue authority £93 3.5%
- Parish/town council (average) £139 5.3%
The parish or community council figure is an average across Isle of Wight; your own bill is higher or lower depending on which parish you live in, and is shown on your bill.
Isle of Wight council tax history
Band D in Isle of Wight has risen from £1,615.90 in 2016/17 to £2,625.79 in 2026/27 — 62% in 10 years. Over the last five years it rose 26.7%, the 73rd biggest increase of 296 councils in England.
- Isle of Wight Band D
| Year | Band D | Change | Band B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | £2,625.79 | +5.3% | £2,042.28 |
| 2025/26 | £2,493.36 | +5.0% | £1,939.28 |
| 2024/25 | £2,373.57 | +5.1% | £1,846.11 |
| 2023/24 | £2,258.40 | +5.6% | £1,756.53 |
| 2022/23 | £2,139.56 | +3.3% | £1,664.10 |
| 2021/22 | £2,072.07 | +5.4% | £1,611.61 |
| 2020/21 | £1,965.40 | +4.1% | £1,528.64 |
| 2019/20 | £1,888.70 | +4.5% | £1,468.99 |
| 2018/19 | £1,806.69 | +6.6% | £1,405.20 |
| 2017/18 | £1,695.45 | +4.9% | £1,318.68 |
| 2016/17 | £1,615.90 | – | £1,256.81 |
Homes by council tax band in Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight has 73,290 homes on the valuation list (31 March 2026). 40% are in Bands A or B. The most common band is B, which costs £2,042.28 a year (£204.23 a month over 10 instalments).
Isle of Wight compared with South East
Isle of Wight is the 58th cheapest of 64 councils in South East, where the average Band D across councils is £2,475.45 (£150.34 less than here). Cheapest: Windsor and Maidenhead (£1,952.62); most expensive: Lewes (£2,756.17).
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Woking | £2,598.04 | +4.7% |
| Waverley | £2,604.87 | +4.9% |
| Reading | £2,612.77 | +5.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £2,625.79 | +5.3% |
| Eastbourne | £2,654.28 | +4.8% |
| Hastings | £2,676.58 | +4.8% |
| Oxford | £2,678.40 | +4.7% |
Discounts and reductions
- Living alone: 25% off — a Band B bill in Isle of Wight drops from £2,042.28 to £1,531.71.
- Council Tax Reduction: Isle of Wight runs its own scheme for people on low incomes or benefits — rules differ from council to council in England.
- Disregards and exemptions: full-time students, student halls, some carers and people with a severe mental impairment are not counted; all-student homes pay nothing.
- Disabled Band Reduction: if your home has been adapted for a disabled person you may be billed one band lower (Band A homes get a reduction of 1/9 of Band D).
Isle of Wight's 5.3% rise compares with an England average of 4.9%. Councils responsible for social care can raise their own share by up to 4.99% without a referendum, districts by under 3% or £5, and police and fire bodies by fixed cash amounts — so the area total can move by a different percentage.
Isle of Wight Local Council Tax Support
On the Isle of Wight, working-age claimants must pay at least 25% of their bill, so support tops out at 75%. Support is set by income band. A single person gets 75% on weekly income up to £100, 65% up to £150, 45% up to £200, 25% up to £250 and nothing above that. Couples and parents have higher limits. Anyone on income-related ESA goes straight into the top band.
Homes in Band D and above have support worked out on the Band C charge (£2,334.04 in 2026/27). A household in a Band D home on the top award would still pay £875.26 a year. Each non-dependant reduces support by £2 a week, and the first £45 of weekly earnings is ignored. You cannot claim with savings of £6,000 or more unless you get a passported benefit.
- To challenge a decision, ask for a reconsideration within one month of the decision notice. An appeal to the Valuation Tribunal must be made in writing within two months of the date on your decision notice, and the tribunal cannot look at how the scheme itself is designed.
- There is usually no discount for empty homes, homes under structural renovation or second homes.
- Since 1 April 2020, care leavers under 25 can ask the council to reduce their bill.
- The island's bill includes £290.46 for Hampshire and Isle of Wight police, and an average £138.72 for town and parish councils.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band D council tax in Isle of Wight?
£2,625.79 a year in 2026/27, or £262.58 a month over 10 instalments. This includes police, fire and average parish precepts.
What council tax band are most homes in Isle of Wight?
Band B: 18,730 of 73,290 homes (26%). A Band B bill is £2,042.28 in 2026/27.
How much has Isle of Wight council tax gone up?
5.3% this year, from £2,493.36 to £2,625.79 at Band D. Since 2016/17 it has risen 62%.
Who gets the council tax I pay in Isle of Wight?
Council (incl. earlier adult social care) £2,063.71; Adult social care precept: 2026/27 increase £40.06; Police and crime commissioner £290.46; Fire and rescue authority £92.84; Parish/town council (average) £138.72 (Band D, 2026/27).
How do I find my council tax band?
Search your postcode on GOV.UK “Check your Council Tax band”, run by the Valuation Office Agency. You can challenge your band if you think it is wrong.
What is the most Council Tax Support on the Isle of Wight?
75% of the bill for working-age people, with support for Band D and above homes based on the Band C charge.
What is the savings limit for Council Tax Support on the Isle of Wight?
You cannot claim with savings of £6,000 or more, unless you get a passported benefit such as income-related ESA.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2026-27, Tables 1 to 9 (ODS)
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10 local authority level data
- MHCLG: Council Tax levels 2025-26 (revised), Table 10 Local Authority Level Data (ODS), used for England % change
- VOA / GOV.UK: Understand how Council Tax bands are assessed
- GOV.UK: Council Tax – who has to pay (single person discount)
- MHCLG: Band D Council Tax figures 1993 onwards, Table 5 area Band D (live table, 2026-27 revised)
- VOA: Council Tax stock of properties 2026, Table CTSOP1.0 (properties by band at 31 March 2026, England and Wales)
- Isle of Wight Council – Local Council Tax Support
- Isle of Wight Council – Discounts and exemptions for empty properties
- Isle of Wight Council – Carers, care workers and care leavers