Empty and Exempt Property Reliefs

After this time, most businesses must pay full business rates.

Some properties can get empty property relief for a longer period:

• Industrial premises (such as warehouses) that are empty do not have to pay business rates for six months.
• Listed buildings that are empty are exempt until re-occupied.
• Buildings with a Rateable Value (RV) of under £2,900 are exempt until re-occupied
• Properties owned by charities are exempt, as long as the next use of the property is also for charitable purposes
• Community Amateur Sports Clubs are exempt, as long as the next use of the property is also as a sports club.

Exempt Properties

Certain properties do not have to pay business rates, whether occupied or not:

• Agricultural land and buildings
• Buildings used for the welfare or training of disabled people
• Buildings which are registered for public religious worship or church halls.

How do I apply?

Contact the Business Rates Team