Supporting Small Business Relief
The 2026 Revaluation means some businesses no longer qualify for the same level of rate relief. This is because:
- their new rateable values exceed the thresholds for Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate Relief.
- they were still in receipt of 2023 Supporting Small Business (2023 SSBR) Relief
- retail, hospitality, and leisure relief has ended.
Where the bill has increased it will be limited to no more than £800 or the percentage caps listed in the table (whichever is greater) for the 2026 to 2027 tax year.
| Rateable value | 2026 to 2027 |
|---|---|
| Up to £20,000 | 5% |
| £20,001 to £100,000 | 15% |
| Over £100,000 | 30% |
This is compared to your bill in 2025 to 2026 and includes the following:
- any small business rate relief
- rural rate relief
- retail hospitality and leisure relief
- 2023 supporting small business relief
We are granting 2026 Supporting Small Business Relief discretionary relief (2026 SSBR) in accordance with the governments published guidance.
If you are eligible we will automatically apply the relief.
Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs are not eligible. Ratepayers in receipt of 2023 SSBR are eligible for 2026 SSBR for 2026/27 only.
This reduction is subject to Subsidy Control rules.