Services

Non Domestic Rates - Empty Property Relief Application

The Scottish Government has devolved Empty Property Relief to local authorities. From 1st April 2024 Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy will be as follows:

  • 50% relief for 3 months followed by 10% relief for a maximum of 9 months.
  • The only exception will be properties which are empty due to the owner being insolvent who will continue to benefit from 100% relief.
  • No relief will be granted after a property has been empty for over 12 months

Premises generally have to be completely unoccupied to qualify for Empty Property Relief.

There will be no back-dating of Empty Property Relief and applications must be submitted as soon as the property becomes Empty.

1. The Property
Check your non-domestic rates bill - payment reference beginning with 17 or 37.
This can be found at www.saa.gov.uk
2. The Ratepayer
Legal structure of the Ratepayer:
3. Property Inspection

It may be necessary to inspect your premises to substantiate your claim.

I confirm that inspection of the property can be arranged by contacting:

4. Change of Ownership/Tenancy

A. Change of owner

If any change of owner of the property has taken place since the subject became "empty" please complete the details below as relevant.

B. Change of tenant

If any change of tenancy of the property has taken place since the subject became "empty" please complete the details below as relevant.

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5. Declaration

Please read this declaration carefully before you sign and submit it.

  • I am the ratepayer, or duly authorised by the ratepayer to make the application.
  • I declare that the information given on this form is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.
  • I authorise the Council to make any necessary enquiries to check the information.
  • I authorise the Council to cross check the information with other Councils in Scotland.
  • I undertake to advise the Council of any change of circumstances, including the occupation / vacation of any other property I may occupy in Scotland which may affect liability for Non-Domestic Rates Relief.
  • I understand that if I give information that is incorrect or incomplete or fail to report changes in circumstances, I (or the Ratepayer I represent) may be prosecuted.
  • I understand that the Council will reclaim any incorrectly awarded Non-Domestic Rates Relief
  • I have read and understand the privacy notice accompanying this relief application.
  • I claim the above relief from non-domestic rates liability.

e.g. Owner; Tenant; Agent; Employee

Correspondence Address
Documents
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