Small business rate relief (SBRR) and Supporting Small Business (SSB)

Do you qualify?

Small Business Rate Relief

This is available to ratepayers who occupy;

  • A single property; or
  • One main property and other properties in England as long as the other properties have Rateable Values of no more than £2,899 and the total Rateable Value of all the occupied properties does not exceed £19,999 (conditions apply)

Before 27 November 2025, when a business took on a second property, Small Business Rate Relief on the main property was only awarded for a further 12 months.

From 27 November 2025 onwards, the rule changed so that the existing relief on the main property is protected for 3 years instead of 12 months when a second property is occupied.

You must let us know of changes in your circumstances within four weeks of the day they happened if:

  1. You take occupation of another property that you did not occupy at the time of making the application for relief, and
  2. The Rateable Value of a property occupied by you in an area outside the Borough increases.
Application Form

 

Supporting Small Businesses

A new scheme of Supporting Small Business (SSB) has been introduced for those ratepayers facing large increases as a result of the loss of Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) or Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief (RHL) following the 2026 revaluation.

The 2026 Supporting Small Business (SSB) scheme will cap bill increases at £800 per year or by the relevant caps within transitional relief (whichever is the greatest), for any business losing eligibility for some or all Small Business Rate Relief or Retail, Hospitality and Leisure relief at the 2026 revaluation. This maximum increase ensures that ratepayers do not face large bill increases in 2026/27 onwards after transitional relief and Small Business Rate Relief (as applicable) have been applied.

Ratepayers remain in the Supporting Small Businesses relief scheme for either 3 years or until they reach the bill they would have paid without the scheme. Eligibility will be lost if the property becomes vacant or is occupied by a charity or Community Amateur Sports Club.

There is no need to apply for this relief as we will identify all eligible properties.

However please contact us if you have any questions.