Discretionary rate relief policy

Last Updated: 3 April 2024

Our discretionary rate relief policy (PDF 180KB / 6 pages) covers our powers to grant discretionary rate relief under Sections 43 to 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.  This revised policy was adopted on 1 April 2017 and existing recipient will be re-assessed from April 2018.

Charitable and discretionary relief

To make an application for mandatory, or mandatory and discretionary relief, please complete the Charitable and discretionary relief form (PDF 253KB / 9 pages). Included in the form are further details of the scheme and our guidelines for discretionary relief.

Discretionary rate relief for charitable organisations and sporting clubs

GOV.UK: Discretionary rural rate relief