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Rural Rate Relief

Rural Relief

You could get 100% Rural Relief if your business is in a rural area with a population below 3,000 and it is:

  • A small food shop, general store, or post office in rural communities having a rateable value below £8,500.
  • A small hotel, public house or petrol filling station in rural communities with a rateable value of up to £12,750.
  • any other business providing a benefit to the community with a rateable value of up to £17,000.

Rural Relief Application