100% Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) may be given where the Rateable Value (RV) of an occupied property is less than £12,000.
SBRR entitlement is tapered for properties with an RV between £12,000 and £15,000. Such that properties above this threshold will not qualify the ratepayer for SBRR.
These rateable value limits have not changed following the 2023 Revaluation.
When you have more than one property
If a ratepayer occupies more than one property in England, they may be eligible for SBRR on their main property. However, the RV of each of the additional properties they occupy must be no more than £2,899 and the combined total RV for all of the properties (i.e. including their main one) is no more than £28,000.
An extension of the Small Business Rate Relief scheme has been introduced from 27th November 2025 permitting a business to acquire a further property without losing relief entitlement, for a period of three years, instead of the one year that was permitted, prior to that date.
Find out the rateable value of your property:
Apply for SBRR
To apply you will need to:
- Download and complete the Small Business Rate Relief application form.
- Scan the completed application form using either a scanner or taking a picture of it using your mobile phone.
- Send the scanned/ pictured image to your computer e.g. by email or text.
- Attach the image and answer the questions on the evidence form.