Certain types of properties in a rural settlement with a population below 3,000 - the only general store, post office or food shop and with a rateable value of less than £7,000 or the only public house or petrol station and with a rateable value of less than £10,500 - may be entitled to relief. The property has to be occupied and an eligible ratepayer is entitled to relief at 50% of the full charge whilst the local council also has discretion to give further relief on the remaining bill.
In addition, the local authority can give relief on certain other occupied property in a rural settlement where the rateable value is less than £14,000.
Certain businesses set up on agricultural land or buildings that were previously exempt from the Non-Domestic Rate may be entitled to 50% relief if the property is occupied and the rateable value is less than £7,000. The local authority also has discretion to give further relief on the remaining bill.
PDF version - Rural Rate Relief
Online version - Rural Rate Relief
To obtain copies of the paper version please contact us.
Please note that the application form must be accompanied by a copy of your latest audited accounts.
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