Rural Rate Relief

Certain types of businesses in rural villages with a population below 3,000 may qualify for rate relief of 50%.  Businesses that qualify for this relief are the sole general store and the sole post office in the village, provided it has a rateable value of up to £7,000; any food shop with a rateable value of up to £7,000; and the sole pub and the sole petrol station in the village provided it has a rateable value of up to £10,500.  Herefordshire Council has the discretion to give further relief on the remaining bill on such property.  Herefordshire Council also has the discretion to give up to 100% relief to any other business in such a rural village, with a rateable value of up to £14,000, if it is satisfied that the business is of benefit to the community and having regard to the interests of its council tax payers.

If you would like to claim relief, or would like further information, click on the "Contacts" link on the left.

 

Last Updated: 06 September 07,
Review Date: 20 September 2005