Vale of White Horse District Council
Abbey House, Abbey Close,
Abingdon, OX14 3JE
Email: comments@whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01235 520202

Vale of White Horse District Council

Rate relief for charities

Charities are entitled to some relief from rates on any non-domestic property which is wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes. Relief is given at 80 per cent of the bill. Councils have discretion to give further relief on the remaining bill.

Authorities also have discretion to give relief on all or any part of any rate bill for property that is occupied by certain non-profit making bodies.

They can also consider giving rate relief in cases of hardship or where part of the property is not being used for a short period.

For more details on the eligibility criteria and on how to apply please see the guidance notes and application on the right of the page. Alternatively you can contact the Business Rates Section - see the contact details on the right.