Can I get a reduction if I cannot afford to pay my Business Rates?
You can apply for a reduction in the rateable value of your property by contacting the Valuation Office Agency at Mitre House, Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1HG. Telephone 03000 501501.
However, a reduction in rateable value may not mean a reduction in the amount of business rates you have to pay. This is because there are overriding limits on how much rates bills can change from year to year under the transitional relief scheme.
If you do apply for a reduction in rateable value, you must carry on paying your existing instalment payments on the due dates whilst you are waiting for a decision.
You can also get more detailed information from the
Valuation Office Agency Website.