Mandatory rate relief
The law provides that if a property is occupied by a charity or the trustees of a charity and the property is used wholly or mainly for charitable purposes, then the charity's liability is restricted to 20% of the rate that would be payable if the premises were occupied by someone other than a charity.
Similar provisions exist for empty properties that will be used wholly or mainly for charitable purposes when next occupied.
Registered Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC's) will also qualify for 80% mandatory relief.
Discretionary rate relief
Charities can apply for charitable rate relief of up to 80% if a property is used for charitable purposes.
Read the discretionary rate relief policy (PDF, 29 KB)
If you would like to apply, please print and complete an
application form (PDF, 130 KB)
When you have completed the form, scan and email it to businessrates@hillingdon.gov.uk or send in the post to: Hillingdon Council Revenues Services, PO Box 588, Burnley, BB11 9HX.