All beach huts are classed as non-domestic
and therefore attract National Non Domestic Rates (Business
Rates).
You will receive a National Non Domestic Rates
Bill in addition to your licence fee
(
Further information on licence fees can be viewed here) when
you become responsible for the beach hut and queries should be
directed to:
Benefits and Revenues
Service
National Non Domestic Rates
Section
88-90 Pier Avenue
Clacton on sea
Essex
CO15 1TN
Telephone: 01255
686266
Email:
business.rates@tendringdc.gov.uk
HOW MUCH WILL YOU HAVE TO
PAY
Every non-domestic property has a rateable value.
The Council works out your bill by multiplying the rateable value
by the rate in the pound set every year by the Government. The
Valuation Office (an Executive Agency of HM Revenues and Customs)
which is based in Colchester determines the rateable value of each
beach hut. Queries relating to the rateable value should be
directed to the Valuation Office on 01206 287100.
SMALL BUSINESS RATE
RELIEF
Enclosed with your bill will be an application
for Small Business Rate Relief. If this account is the ONLY
National Non-Domestic Rate Bill that you pay then you are entitled
to claim this relief.
Download a pdf application form and additional information
here.
PAYING YOUR ACCOUNT
You can pay your account by direct debit through
your bank. A Direct Debit Instruction can be found on the reverse
of your bill. Alternative payment methods include credit/debits.
View further information on paying your Business Rates
here.
SELLING YOUR BEACH
HUT
National Non Domestic Rates are charged on a
daily basis. Therefore, if you sell your beach hut your account
will be apportioned up to the date of sale and an amended account
will be issued together with an application form for a
refund.
It is not necessary to apportion the non-domestic
rates in the sale. Please do not give your bill to the purchaser of
your beach hut. This is important if you have claimed Small
Business Rate Relief and the new owner is not eligible under the
scheme.
CHARITABLE
ORGANISATIONS
Charities are entitled to
mandatory rate relief from payment of the business rates on any
non-domestic property that is wholly or mainly used for charitable
purposes. Relief is given at 80 per cent of the bill. The Council
also has the discretion to give further relief on the remaining
bill.
Click here for further information on reducing your
bill |