Transitional relief scheme
To support ratepayers facing large bill increases at the revaluation the government is introducing a redesigned transitional relief scheme worth £3.2 billion. For more information, please see Gov.UK.
You do not need to apply for transitional relief, as we will apply it to your bill automatically.
If your business does not qualify for Transitional Relief or the Supporting Small Business scheme, you will have to pay a 1p supplement on your tax rate.
We will apply this to your bill from 1 April 2026 for one year. The government is applying it to cover some of the cost of the transitional relief scheme.
The following table shows how increases will be phased in over the next 3 years.
| Rateable Value Band | Year 1 (2026-27) | Year 2 (2027-28) | Year 3 (2028-29) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below £20,000 | 5% | 10% + CPI* | 25% + CPI |
| Between £20,000 and £100,000 | 15% | 25% + CPI | 40% + CPI |
| Over £100,000 | 30% | 25% + CPI | 25% + CPI |
* Consumer Price Index