Apply for a business rate reduction

Find out what qualifies for a business rate reduction and how to apply.

Reductions for non-profit making organisations

Discretionary rate relief

Premises occupied by non-profit making organisations can qualify for up to 100% rate relief at the discretion of the Council. The categories of non-profit making organisations eligible to apply for Discretionary Rate Relief are prescribed by law.

Relief may be granted in respect of the following:

  • Any property which has been given the mandatory relief of 80%.
  • Any property occupied by one or more institutions or organisations not established for profit and whose main objectives are charitable, or are otherwise philanthropic or religious, or concerned with education, social welfare, science, literature or the fine arts.
  • Any property wholly or mainly used for the purposes of recreation, and all or part of it is occupied for the purposes of a club, society or other organisation not established or conducted for profit.

Rate Relief under these provisions is subject to approval by the Council's Executive.

Apply for discretionary rate relief

To apply please email revenues@surreyheath.gov.uk (link sends email) or call 01276 707100.