Transitional relief
After every general revaluation, a transitional phasing scheme is implemented. You will get transitional relief if your Rates increase by more than a certain amount because of having a larger Rateable Value. This means changes to your bill are phased in gradually.
Your Business Rates will change by no more than the percentage caps listed in the table from one year to the next.
If your bill is increasing from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
| Rateable value | 2026 to 2027 | 2027 to 2028 | 2028 to 2029 |
| Up to £20,000 (£28,000 in London) | 5% | 10% plus inflation | 25% plus inflation |
| £20,001 (£28,001 in London) to £100,000 | 15% | 25% plus inflation | 40% plus inflation |
| Over £100,000 | 30% | 25% plus inflation | 25% plus inflation |
This scheme can be intricate, but the Business Rates Section can provide a personalised explanation if requested.
If you qualify for any relief, it will be automatically reflected on your bill. There is no need to apply separately for it.
Please be aware that if your Rateable Value changes, it may affect the level of Transitional Relief that you receive.
The Government is introducing a 1p. supplement (per £1 RV) to the relevant tax rate for Ratepayers who do not receive Transitional Relief or the Supporting Small Business Relief scheme to partially fund Transitional Relief. This will apply for one year only from 1 April 2026. This is added to the bill before all reliefs are deducted.
The Transitional Relief Supplement (TRS) will only apply to defined hereditaments within the meaning of the TR regulations. New hereditaments, other than those formed from a split or merger of a defined hereditament, will not be liable for the TRS.
Our software shows the 1p. supplement on all bills, but is then offset within the Transitional Relief or Supporting Small Businesses Relief calculation.