Small businesses, charities, retail properties and pubs can get discounts on their business rates bills.
You could get Small Business Rate Relief if your business property's rateable value is less than £15,000.
If your business property is used as a charity or a community amateur sports club, you'll usually get an automatic 80% discount on your business rates bill.
From 1 April 2025 Private Schools are no longer eligible for the 80% Rate Relief.
Read The Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act 2025 on GOV.UK.
You can also print and complete our charity relief form to apply for a 100% discount. We have limited funds and cannot award the help to everyone.
After you've completed the form:
You could qualify for 40% off your business rates bill from 1 April 2025, up to a total of £110,000 if your business is mainly being used:
Here are some examples of businesses that would also fall within the criteria:
More examples can be found on the government’s guidance document. Your bill will automatically be updated with the discount if you qualify.
Retail Discount is also available for previous financial years if your business is a:
If you were eligible during previous years but did not receive your discount at the time, you could get:
You can find more information on retail discount on the GOV.UK website. If you did not receive the retail discount but believe you were entitled, contact the Business Rates team.
You may be entitled to help for empty and partly occupied properties for a limited amount of time.