Transitional Reliefs

General Revaluation Transitional Relief

The General Revaluation Transitional Relief caps bill increases caused by the 2026 revaluation. All properties that would otherwise see an increase above the cap are eligible.

The caps are a percentage of the amount you had to pay as at 31 March 2026.

The caps will not be adjusted for inflation and last for one financial year.

General Revaluation Transitional Relief caps on bill increases
Rateable Value (per property)	2026 to 2027	2027 to 2028	2028 to 2029
Up to £20,000	15%	40.3%	93.6%
£20,001 to £100,000	30%	87.2%	227.6%
Over £100,000	50%	162.5%	459.1%

The cap applies before any other reliefs.

You do not need to apply for this relief and it should be automatically applied to your bill by the council, except for the more generous Revaluation Transitional Relief specifically for eligible self.

Self-catering holiday accommodation Revaluation Transitional Relief caps on bill increases relative to 31 March 2026
2026 to 2027	2027 to 2028	2028 to 2029
15%	32.3%	52.1%

Small Business Transitional Relief

The Small Business Transitional Relief caps bill increases for eligible properties if on 1 April 2026 the property:

was no longer eligible for the Small Business Bonus Scheme or saw a reduction in your eligibility for the Small Business Bonus Scheme
was no longer eligible for Rural Rate Relief
was in receipt of Hospitality Relief on 31 March 2026
was in receipt of Small Business Transitional Relief in the 2023 revaluation cycle (2023-24 to 2025-26)

This relief reduces the net bill increase in 2026-27 to 25% of what it otherwise would have been.

The cap applies after any other reliefs including any Revaluation Transitional Relief.

Properties that require a short-term let licence to operate but have not obtained one are not eligible for Small Business Transitional Relief.

Check how to apply with your local council.

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General Revaluation Transitional Relief

Small Business Transitional Relief