Supporting small business relief
The 2026 Supporting Small Business scheme will cap bill increases at £800 per year or to the relevant caps within transitional relief (whichever is the greatest) for any business losing eligibility for Small Business Rates Relief, 40% Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief and/or 2023 Supporting Small Business Rate Relief at the 2026 revaluation. This cash maximum increase ensures that ratepayers do not face large bill increases in 2026/27, 2027/28 & 2028/29.
The 2023 Supporting Small Business scheme will cap bill increases at £600 per year.
This is for any business losing their right to business rate relief at the 2023 revaluation.
The cash cap increase makes sure that ratepayers do not face large bill increases in 2023/24. Even after transitional relief and small business rate relief (as applicable) have been applied.
This relief has been automatically awarded to any qualifying properties for both schemes and ratepayers will be contacted concerning their individual entitlement.