Rural rate relief

You can get rural rate relief if your business is in one of our listed rural settlements, and is:

• the only general store, food shop or post office with a rateable value of up to £8,500
• the only public house or petrol station with a rateable value of up to £12,500

From 1st April 2024 the law has changed to grant 100% relief to qualifying businesses. 

We can also give relief to other rural retail businesses of up to 100% (for properties with a rateable value under £16,500) – please note this relief was not part of the government change as such remains discretionary to the Local Authority.

See our Rural Settlements List.

If you think your business may qualify for this relief, contact us via our online portal