Transitional Relief was introduced to limit rates bill increases to 12.5% (in real terms) following the revaluation which took effect from 1 April 2017.
The relief has since been extended into 2022/23 and is only applicable to those properties which are used mainly or wholly for certain specified purposes. The details of these categorises are listed below:
- Bed and Breakfast accommodation
- camping site
- caravan
- caravan site
- chalet and holiday hut
- guest house, hotel and hostels
- public house
- restaurants
- self-catering holiday accommodation
- timeshare accommodation.
No Transitional Relief will apply on properties where the rateable value exceeds £1.5 million.
Download Transitional Relief application form
Applicants should note that the rates relief for which they are applying is being treated as Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) under the .
The application form will detail the additional criteria required from you. Where relief is given, the MFA offered is the amount of relief shown on your bill.
A written record must be kept for at least three years beginning with the date on which the MFA was given. This is to enable you to respond to future requests on how much MFA you have received and whether you have reached the cumulative threshold.