The Council provides support to rural businesses and to charitable and not for profit organisations by way of discretionary rate relief.
Awards to other ratepayers can be made but only if support is deemed to be in the interests of local council tax payers.
Relief of up to 100% can be awarded subject to state aid limits.
Each application is considered on its merits but to assist you, we have produced Discretionary and Hardship Relief Guidelines.
Discretionary charity rate relief
You will need to upload the last set of audited accounts and supporting documents to be able to complete the application.
Apply for discretionary charity rate relief
Discretionary not for profit rate relief
You will need to upload the last set of audited accounts and a copy of the club or organisation’s constitution to complete the application.
Apply for discretionary not for profit rate relief
Discretionary rural rate relief
Please complete the online form to apply.
Apply for discretionary rural rate relief
Discretionary general rate relief
If you are applying for assistance for any other reason, please complete the discretionary general rate relief application form. You will need to upload the last set of audited accounts to be able to complete the application.