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Transitional Relief 2026 to 2029

The rateable value of the property is set by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and every three years the VOA will re-value properties and bring the rateable value in line with the current market rental prices. This will mean that properties rateable values may increase or decrease.

The government has brought in the 2026-2029 Transitional scheme to support ratepayers facing large bill increases following the 2026 revaluation. This scheme operates over a period of three years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. You can find more details on the government website.

Transitional relief bill increase limits

Under the 2026 to 2029 Transitional relief scheme the following limits have been applied to yearly increases until the full amount is due. There are 3 different percentage limits for small, medium and large properties as defined by the properties rateable value (RV) and detailed in the table below:

If your bill is increasing from 1 April 2026

Rateable value Property size 2026 to 2027 2027 to 2028 2028 to 2029
RV up to £20,000 Small 5% 10% plus inflation 25% plus inflation
RV between £20,001 to £100,000 Medium 15% 25% plus inflation 40% plus inflation
RV over £100,000 Large 30% 25% plus inflation 25% plus inflation

How is Transitional relief calculated?

Transitional Relief is based on comparing your rateable value on 31 March 2026 against the rateable value on 1 April 2026.

How is Transitional relief awarded?

We will automatically adjust your bill if deemed eligible.

Transitional Relief Supplement

Business ratepayers who do not receive Transitional relief or the Supporting Small Business relief scheme will pay a 1p supplement on top of their multiplier to partially fund Transitional relief. This will apply for one year from 1 April 2026.

Transitional relief statement

If you would like to request a Transitional statement, please use the online form below.

Transitional Relief statement request

This page was last updated on 4 March 2026

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