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NDR Explanatory Notes

Chapters in this topic

  1. Non-domestic rates
  2. Business rates instalments
  3. National non-domestic rating multiplier
  4. Rateable value
  5. Revaluations
  6. Business rates reliefs
  7. Unoccupied property rating
  8. Subsidy Control
  9. Rate relief for businesses in rural locations
  10. Rating advisers
  11. Information supplied with demand notices

Rate relief for businesses in rural locations

Certain types of properties in a rural settlement with a population below 3,000 may be entitled to a discount. The property must be the only general store, the only post office or food shop and have a rateable value of less than £8,500, or the only public house or the only petrol station and have a rateable value of less than £12,500. The property has to be occupied. An eligible ratepayer is entitled to relief at 50% of the full charge whilst local authorities are expected to us their local discount powers to grant 100% rural rate relief to eligible ratepayers. Full details can be obtained from the local authority.

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