Small Business Rate Relief is available only if you:
a) Occupy one property, or
b) Occupy one main property and additional properties, as long as each additional property has a rateable value of £2,899 or less.
The rateable value of your single property (a) or the combined rateable value of all properties (b) must be £19,999 or less for every day you claim relief.
If the rateable value goes above these limits, the relief will stop from the date of the increase.
If you take on an extra property that would normally end your Small Business Rate Relief, you can keep the relief for 12 months. Relief is only applied to one property.
What relief is available?
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Rateable value up to £12,000
100% Small Business Rate Relief applies.
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Rateable value between £12,001 and £14,999
Relief is calculated on a sliding scale, reducing from 100% to 0%. At £15,000, relief ends.
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Rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000
No percentage relief, but your bill will be calculated using the Small Business Multiplier.
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If you qualify for another mandatory relief (e.g., Charitable Relief), you cannot also claim Small Business Rate Relief.
How to apply
To apply, complete the SBRR Application form and provide all required supporting documents. Applications will only be considered when fully completed.
Small Business Rate relief application form
Important! While your application is being processed, your current business rates must still be paid as shown on your most recent bill.
What happens next
If relief is awarded an amended rates bill will be issued with new payment instructions. This will take account of any payments you have already made.
Changes you must report
If you receive Small Business Rate Relief, you must tell us if:
- The property becomes vacant
- You take on an additional property, or
- The rateable value of a property you occupy outside of Knowsley Council’s area increases.
If you’ll lose some or all of your Small Business Rate Relief because of the revaluation on 1 April 2026, you may qualify for small business support relief.
Contact
Business Rates Team
Telephone
0151 443 4126/4069