Some properties are eligible for business rates relief, depending on the type of business and how the property will be used.
To find out if you are eligible, email revs@enfield.gov.uk.
You can apply for an 80% relief if you are a registered charity and use the property for charitable purposes. We also have a discretionary charity relief, which can be used for both charities and non-profit organisations.
To apply for charitable rate relief, email revs@enfield.gov.uk.
You can get small business rate relief if you:
If you don't mention all of the properties your business uses in your original application, your relief will be removed and you will need to re-apply.
If you use a property outside of Enfield and the rateable value increases, you must tell us within four weeks, or you may no longer receive rate relief. It is a criminal offence to give incorrect information.
Apply for small business rate relief (PDF)
You can apply for hardship rate relief in exceptional circumstances, including if:
To apply for hardship rate relief, email revs@enfield.gov.uk.
You need to notify us if your property is empty. Documentary evidence may be required to alter our records and we may inspect the premises.
You may be entitled to a three-month or six-month void period if the property was previously occupied.
Your empty property will be exempt from business rates if it is:
To apply for unoccupied property relief, email revs@enfield.gov.uk.
For more information about all the above types of business rates relief, see our business rates relief policy (PDF).