Rate relief consultation report published

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The Department of Finance has published a report on responses to the consultation on removing rates support measures.

The consultation on the revenue-raising potential associated with the removal of rating support measures ran for 14 weeks from November 2023 to February 2024.

Non-domestic rating support

The consultation sought views on four non-domestic rating support schemes including:

  • non-domestic vacant property relief
  • industrial derating
  • freight transport relief
  • exemption from rates for student hall of residence

Domestic allowances

Views were also sought on the removal of three domestic allowances including:

  • the landlords' allowance
  • early payment discount
  • maximum capital value cap

Consultation report

You can view the consultation summary report.

First published 12 September 2024