Mandatory rural rate relief

How do you qualify:

The following occupied properties in designated rural settlements are entitled to rural rate relief

• The only food shop, general store or post office provided it has a rateable value of £8,500 or less
• The only public house or petrol station provided it has a rateable value of £12,500 or less

To qualify for relief a general store must mainly sell both food and general household goods.

What do you get:

From 1 April 2024 eligible properties could receive 100% mandatory relief.

Prior to this the relief is 50% mandatory, topped up by 50% discretionary rate relief.

How do you apply:

Please complete the Mandatory Rural Rate Relief application form.