You could get rural rate relief if your business is in a rural area with a population below 3,000.
You will not pay business rates if your business is in an eligible area and is either:
- the only village shop or post office, with a rateable value of up to £8,500
- the only public house or petrol station, with a rateable value of up to £12,500
You may also get relief of up to 100% if you run any other business with a rateable value of less than £16,500 that we decide is of benefit to the community and council tax payers.
You can apply for either: