We can offer hardship relief from business rates to businesses that are having temporary financial difficulties, where:
- the business owner would suffer financial hardship
- it is in the best interests of the community
This relief is offered on a temporary basis, and we need to see supporting information to help make our decision.
Apply for Hardship relief
You can apply for hardship relief using this application form
Download the Business rates hardship relief application form
How we decide
Our policy sets out how we decide on awarding hardship relief.
