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Business rates transitional relief
Transitional relief limits how much your business rates bill can change each year as a result of a business rates revaluation.
You’ll receive transitional relief if your business rates go up or down by more than a certain amount, so the changes to your bill are phased in gradually.
How much your bill can change by
The business rates year runs from 1 April to 31 March the following year. How much your bill can change by from one year to the next depends on:
your property’s rateable value
whether your bill is increasing or decreasing as a result of revaluation
You'll stop receiving transitional relief when your bill reaches the full amount set by a revaluation.
If your bill is increasing from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
If your business rates bill is increasing from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, your business rates will change by no more than the percentage caps listed in the following table from one year to the next.
Rateable value | 2026 to 2027 | 2027 to 2028 | 2028 to 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|
Up to £20,000 (£28,000 in London) | 5% | 10% plus inflation | 25% plus inflation |
£20,001 (£28.001 in London) to £100,000 | 15% | 25% plus inflation | 40% plus inflation |
Over £100,000 | 30% | 25% plus inflation | 25% plus inflation |
How to apply
If you're eligible for transitional relief, your bill be adjusted automatically.