Application for remission of rates Section 180 of the Non Domestic Rating (unoccupied property) (Scotland) Regulations 1994 (as amended) Premises generally have to be completely unoccupied to qualify for Empty Property Relief.
The rate liability for most empty subjects can be relieved at the rate of 50% for a maximum period of 3 months, thereafter 10% relief will apply. Empty industrial premises can claim full exemption for 6 months, and thereafter 10% relief.
The Empty Property Rate does not apply to the following categories of property:
Please complete Section 5 below if you consider that your property falls into one of these categories.
It may be necessary to inspect your premises to substantiate your claim.
I confirm that inspection of the property can be arranged by contacting:
I undertake to advise the Council of any change of circumstances affecting this property which may affect its entitlement to empty relief of rates.
If claiming on behalf of a business, please state in which capacity you are acting e.g owner, director, manager, partner, agent etc.
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