Business Rate Relief on the grounds of Hardship
The Council has the discretion to remit all or part of a Business Rates bill under Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, on the grounds that the occupier of a non-domestic property is experiencing hardship caused by the business rates liability.
Ratepayers wishing to apply for hardship relief need to supply a written application to the Council including the following:
- reason for application
- details of the business
- list of benefits and services the business provides to the local community
- a copy of the latest audited accounts.
You may apply via email businessrates@testvalley.gov.uk. You will still need to supply the above information.