Who can get a business rates reduction

Some businesses are eligible for a reduction in the amount of business rates they pay. This is called ‘business rates relief’.

You might be able to apply for business rates relief if your business is:

• a small business
• a retail, leisure or hospitality business – for example, a restaurant or hotel
• a charity or other non-profit organisation
• a local newspaper

You may also be able to apply for a business rates reduction if:

• your rates go up or down by more than a certain amount
• your property is empty, partly empty or being refurbished
• you’re in financial difficulty
• your property is in an enterprise zone
• your property is in a ‘heat network’ - supplying heating or cooling to other properties from a central source

You must tell us if your circumstances change.

Page last updated: 3 June 2024