Business rates exemptions - empty properties

Other empty property exemptions

An indefinite empty property exemption may be awarded to unoccupied properties in the following circumstances:

  • the ratepayer is a charity and it appears that when next in use the property will be occupied by a charity and used for wholly or mainly charitable purposes
  • the ratepayer is a registered Community Amateur Sports Club and it appears that when next in use the property will be occupied by a registered club and will be wholly or mainly used for the purposes of the club
  • occupation is prohibited by the Local Authority or the Government
  • the ratepayer is insolvent and is either bankrupt or subject to a winding-up order
  • the ratepayer is entitled to possession only as a liquidator or administrator, a trustee under a deed of arrangement or as the personal representative of a deceased person

Apply

You can apply for exemptions through completing the General Enquiry Form on our Citizens Access Portal.

Please make sure you:

  • provide your contact details as we made need to contact you for further information
  • continue making payments for your business rates as per your current bill until you receive an updated one
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