All of the island’s local authorities have now published their rates for the next financial year.

Marown has seen the largest increase in its rates compared to 2024/25, while Malew and Bride were the only local authorities in the island to not increase at all.

Each authority levies a different rate, with all of them being set by January 31 2025.

Starting with the highest rate increase (in percentage) to the lowest, read below to see the local authority rates on the island ahead of 2025/26.

Marown (22.6%)

Marown Commissioners has increased its rate to 239 pence in the pound.

It’s the biggest hike in rates of all the local authorities at 22.5 percent, with last year’s rate being 195 pence.

The commissioners say it’s down to charges levied by central government, as well as the rising cost of disposing waste at the Energy from Waste Plant and clearing rates deficits.

It claims action will be taken against those who have ‘defaulted’ in payment and this will begin ‘imminently’.

Santon (16%)

Santon Commissioners has set its rate at 187 pence in the pound.

This is a 16 percent increase on last year, when it was set at 160p.

Michael (8.8%)

Michael Commissioners has set its rate for the next financial year at 161 pence in the pound.

That’s an 8.8 percent increase on last year’s rate, which was set at 148p.

The local authority has blamed higher charges at the Western Civic Amenity Site as well election costs and a Japanese Knotweed removal programme for the increase.

It said: ‘The previous three years increases (0 percent, 1.4 percent and 1.4 percent) were kept low as the commissioners have been mindful of rate increases, especially in the years coming out of the pandemic and made use of reserves to alleviate the high inflation rates.’

A refuse charge to residents will remain at £52 per household.

Garff (7%)

Garff Commissioners has set its rate at 204 pence in the pound for the upcoming financial year.

This is an increase of seven percent compared to last year when the rate was set at 191p.

The local authority says the hike is due to plans to replace old streetlights, provision for additional costs at the two civic amenity sites and the need to budget for the Local Authority Elections in April which are likely to cost around £21,000.

The commissioners say it’s also taken into account the ‘volatility’ of interest levels and inflation.

A refuse charge for residents will increase to £230.59 per household.

Jurby (5.5%)

Jurby Commissioners has set its rate at 171 pence in the pound for the next financial year.

This is an increase of 5.5 percent.

A refuse charge to residents will remain at £52 per household.

Port St Mary (5.9%)

Port St Mary Commissioners has set its rate at 419 pence in the pound.

That’s a hike of 5.9 percent, which will mean an increase of £27 annually on an average three-bedroom household in the village.

Reasons for the hike include the rising operational costs, investing in its public services like waste management and carrying out infrastructure maintenance and improvement.

It will also be undertaking several projects during the year and has committed to working ‘closely’ with the Treasury to recoup rates debts of more than £20,000.

Arbory and Rushen (5.2%)

Arbory and Rushen Commissioners has set its rate at 183 pence in the pound.

This is a 5.2 percent increase on last year – when it was set at 174 pence in the pound.

It blamed rising waste disposal and civic amenity site costs, and an ongoing LED street lighting conversion project.

The commissioners said it will continue to support the Southern Swimming Pool and has allocated funding in anticipation of costs associated with responding to Manx Utilities’ windfarm proposal.

Refuse collection and disposal charges, and costs to the Southern Civic Amenity Site, account for over 61 percent of the annual budget.

Douglas (5%)

Douglas Council has increased its rate to 602 pence in the pound.

That’s a five percent rise compared to last year, when the rate was set at 573 pence.

Council Leader Claire Wells said: ‘Striking the balance between providing fairly for the community, improving our infrastructure and enhancing and protecting our environment was pivotal in this budget as our frontline services play a vital role in supporting ratepayers through challenging time.

‘The Douglas of 2025 and beyond will be distinguished by the Council’s investment in the community and our quality of life. We will also do what we can to protect and enhance our all-too fragile and vulnerable natural environment.

‘The team here has been working hard to deliver a balanced budget for 2025/26 and is wholly committed to protecting and delivering services which matter most to residents.’

Onchan (4%)

Onchan Commissioners has set its rate at 431 pence in the pound.

This is an increase of four percent on last year, when it was set at 411p.

The local authority said it was because of ‘external financial pressures’.

It also has a number of ‘planned expenditures’ including tree management, new play area equipment and street lighting replacements to pay for this financial year.

Lezayre (3.2%)

Lezayre Commissioners has set its rate at 114 pence in the pound.

That’s a 3.2 percent increase on last year.

A refuse charge to residents will remain at £52 per household.

Ramsey (3%)

Ramsey Commissioners has set its rate at 510 pence in the pound.

That’s a three percent increase and represents an ‘approximate’ rise of 38 pence per week for a three-bedroom property in the town.

The commissioners say they are budgeting for rises at the Energy from Waste Plant, a contribution to the Northern Swimming Pool and investing in infrastructure for the town.

Lead Member for Finance and General Purposes, Ffinlo Williams, said: ‘This budget focuses on safeguarding the town’s infrastructure, allowing us to replace aging assets before they become costly liabilities.

‘By making these investments now, we are ensuring more efficient operations, reducing long-term costs, and ultimately providing better value to ratepayers.’

Castletown (2.5%)

Castletown Commissioners has set its rate for the next year at 398 pence in the pound.

This is a 2.5 percent increase on last year, when the rate was set at 389 pence.

It equates to an extra 42p per week for the average residential property in Castletown.

Chair Beth Cannan said: ‘The focus of my board has been to return the town to a robust financial position, and I am confident that we have achieved that objective.

‘Beyond a commitment to seek a replacement road sweeper, my board has not committed the incoming board to any significant expenditure during the next financial year.’

A refuse charge for residents will increase to £230 per household.

Ballaugh (2.2%)

Ballaugh Commissioners has increased its rate to 138 pence in the pound.

That’s a 2.2 percent rise compared to last year, when it was set at 135p.

A refuse charge to residents will also remain at £52 per household.

German (2.1%)

German Commissioners has set its rate at 97 pence in the pound.

This is an increase of 2.1 percent, compared to last year when it was set at 95p.

A refuse charge to residents will rise to £165 per household.

Patrick (2%)

Patrick Commissioners has set its rate at 248 pence in the pound for the next financial year.

It’s a two percent increase.

It says the decision was ‘considered carefully’ and the decision was ‘predominantly driven’ by increased charges at the Energy From Waste Plant, inflation and the upcoming Local Authority Elections in April.

Port Erin (1.85%)

Port Erin Commissioners has set its rate for the next year at 385 pence in the pound.

This is an increase of 1.85 percent, and residents will be paying 16p more per week for a typical three-bed house in the village.

The commissioners say the budget provides ‘further investment’ for work including various streetlighting schemes, improvement within Athol Glen and addressing the landslips on the Raad ny Foillan.

The local authority has also agreed to release more than £33,000 from reserves to pay for some of the planned expenditure.

Braddan (1.7%)

Braddan Commissioners has raised its rate to 357 pence in the pound.

This is a 1.7 percent increase on last year’s figure, which was set at 351 pence.

It says it was increased ‘minimally’ and has been caused by an increase in HR fees, insurance, tree management, pay increases, public lighting and highway services.

Last year, Braddan Commissioners had the largest percentage increase at 33 percent.

A refuse charge to residents has also increased to £92 per household.

It says it ‘remains committed’ to the weekly waste collection and the fortnightly kerbside recycling collection.

Peel (1.5%)

Peel Commissioners has set its rate at 272 pence in the pound for the next financial year.

This is 1.5 percent increase on the rates, but is an extra two pence on last year when it was set at 270p.

The refuse rate will also be increased by £6 to £263 per household.

Andreas (1.4%)

Andreas Commissioners has set its rate to 144 pence in the pound.

That is a 1.4 percent increase on last year, which was 142p.

A refuse charge to residents will remain at £52 per household.

Bride (no increase)

Bride Commissioners will be keeping its rate the same at 70 pence in the pound.

The local authority says it’s down to ‘prudent’ budgeting.

A refuse charge to residents will also remain at £52 per household.

Malew (no increase)

Malew Commissioners has kept its rate at 199 pence in the pound.

This is the fourth year in a row the rate has stayed the same.

It says there has been a ‘rise’ in the amount of rates it collects due to new residential and commercial developments which has offset the increases in costs.

The local authority believes it will be able to service the new and current properties with the provisions and budget set for the next financial year.

In a statement, the commissioners added: ‘The commissioners continue to make enhancements throughout the parish as can be highlighted over the past year such as the upgrading and improvements to streetlighting in the older estates within Ballasalla, more planned maintenance of the open spaces, and the upgrading of the access lane to Monks Bridge from Rushen Abbey.’