Discretionary Rate Relief
The council can reduce all or part of a rates bill where the property is occupied by certain bodies not established or conducted for profit
Will I qualify for relief?
Relief may be awarded where one of the following applies:
The property is occupied for the purposes of the institution or organisation whose main objectives are either -
- Charitable
- Educational
- Social welfare
- Science
- Literature
- Fine arts
Or
- The property is mainly used for the purposes of recreation and
- Is occupied for the purposes of a club, society or other organisation
What will I get?
- Relief of up to 100% of the business rates bill
- Relief of up to 20% where charitable rate relief has been awarded
How do I apply?
Download and complete the form and send to us at BR@gloucester.gov.uk . You must include the Business Rate account reference number in your email to us and the word reference in the subject of your email. For example 'Reference [Your Business Rate number]'
Post
Download and complete the form and send to us at Gloucester City Council, Revenues and Benefits, Eastgate Management Suite, Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1PA
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