Occupied Properties Exempt from Rating
The type and use of some occupied properties mean
that they are exempt from paying Business Rates.
A property that is exempt may not have been given
a Rateable Value by the Valuation Office Agency.
Properties not included in the Valuation List will not be
charged for Business Rates whether they are being used or not.
Types of Exemptions
The most common exemptions from rating
are:
- Agricultural land and buildings
- Fish farms
- Places of public religious worship
- Sewers and property of drainage
properties
- Public parks
- Non-Domestic buildings for use by those with
disabilities
- Non-domestic buildings or parts of
non-domestic buildings, which cater for the needs of people with
learning disabilities
How can I claim the exemption?
If you think you have been charged Business Rates
incorrectly the property will need to be re-assessed by the
Valuation Office Agency. While we have no power to remove a
property from the Rating List, you may wish to contact the Revenues
Service for advice on whether the property you occupy should be
Rated.
Alternatively you can contact the Valuation
Office Agency direct:
Valuation Officer
Non-domestic Rates South East
The Valuation Office Agency
St Anne's House
2 St Anne's Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3LG
Telephone 03000 501501
This webpage was updated on
11/9/2011