We can award 100% rural rate relief if you’re the sole post office, general store, food shop, or petrol station in a rural area with a population below 3,000.
Description |
Sole Post Office |
Sole general store |
Food Shop |
Sole pub |
Sole petrol Station |
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Rateable value | Less than £8,500 | Less than £8,500 | Less than £8,500 | Less than £12,500 | Less than £12,500 |
We also have the discretion to give rate relief of up to 100% on any other business in a rural village (with a rateable value of less than £16,500), if the business is of benefit to the community.
We maintain a list of rural settlements areas.
View the rural settlements areas document
The relief given is subject to state aid de minimis levels in the normal way.
Find out about state aid de minimis levels
How to apply
Contact us to tell us why your business should get a discount and give us all the details you think are relevant, including your contact details.