Rural rate relief

Certain types of properties in a rural settlement with a population below 3,000 may be entitled to relief.

'The property must be occupied, have a rateable value of less than £8,500 and be:

  • the only general store;
  • the only post office; or
  • a food shop

Or, the property must be occupied, have a rateable value of less than £12,500, and be:

  • the only public house
  • the only petrol station

An eligible ratepayer is entitled to relief at 50% of the full charge. The council also has discretion to give further relief on the remaining bill.

In addition, the council can give relief on certain other occupied property in a rural settlement where the rateable value is less than £16,500. The council must be satisfied that the property is used for a purpose which benefits the local community.

To apply for this business rate reduction simply contact your local office to request a form or download the  rural rate relief form 99kb .

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Email: revsandbensnorth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01249 706276
Fax: 01249 443158
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Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
SN15 1ER

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Telephone: 01249 434550
Fax: 01722 434429
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Revenues & Benefits
Wiltshire Council
27-29 Milford Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
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Email: revsandbenseast@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01380 734730
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Wiltshire Council
Browfort
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2AT

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Email: revsandbenswest@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 770342
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Bradley Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
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Last updated: 7 July 2010