Partly Occupied Property
Relief
A ratepayer is liable for the full non-domestic
rate whether a property is wholly occupied or only partly occupied.
Where a property is partly occupied for a short time, the local
authority has discretion in certain cases to award relief in
respect of the unoccupied part.
The council will consider written (including
email) applications, together with a plan of your property with the
area highlighted that you are temporarily not using.
You will need to state your reasons for the
request and give an indication when you expect to fully use the
property. Please provide a contact telephone number to arrange an
inspection of the premises.
Successful applicants will receive a 3 month (or
6 month if industrial) exemption on the unoccupied part followed by
100% charge.
How to apply
To apply for any of the
afore-mentioned reliefs, please download an application form where
applicable (using the links above) or telephone the Business Rate
section on 01255 686266 for further information.
You may also contact us by email at:
business.rates@tendringdc.gov.uk |