Business rates and rate relief

The OpenPortal system for Council Tax, Housing Benefits and Business Rates is currently unavailable until Tuesday 24th February. This is to carry out essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Paying your business rates

Paying your Business rates: by Direct Debit, online, automated payment line or in person

Calculating your business rates

How business rates are calculated, how to appeal, business rates data

Rate relief

Details of rate relief schemes for small and rural businesses, charities, sports clubs and discretionary rate relief

Unoccupied properties

Various periods of rate relief are available for empty commercial and industrial properties

Report a change in circumstances for businesses

Let us know if you're occupying a business premises in our district or moving to a new address

Business rate changes 2026

Find out more about how business rates have changed and how this may affect your business

Holiday lets

The new rules for business rates on self-catering properties