Reducing your rates bill

Transitional relief is an adjustment to the bill where rates increase significantly following a revaluation in order to phase in the change gradually.  Unfortunately this works the opposite way if rateable values decrease significantly.  In this situation, a transitional surcharge can apply.  Transitional relief is automatically calculated - there is no need to make an application.

 

Mandatory and Discretionary Relief are reductions to your business rates for a property occupied by a registered charity or by a non-profit making organisation.    

 

Small Business Rate Relief was introduced from 1 April 2005.  If you have a business with a rateable value less than £15,000 you may be able to qualify.  For advice on how the scheme works and how to claim see our Small Business Rate Relief page.

 

To obtain information on these reliefs or make an application, either contact the Business Rates Team on 01992 785584 or send an email to nndr@broxbourne.gov.uk.