With effect from the 1 April 2026 businesses who are currently in receipt of the 40% relief for RHL will no longer receive this relief.
The government has announced new RHL multipliers for businesses that qualify under the new legislation.
Find out more information on the Legislation website
| Multiplier | 2025 to 26 | 2026 to 27 | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small business RHL multiplier | 38.20p | RHL hereditaments with RV’s under £51,000 | |
| Standard RHL multiplier | 43p | RHL hereditaments with RV’s between £51,000 and £499,999 | |
| National small business multiplier | 49.90p | 43.20p | Non- RHL hereditaments with RV’s under £51,000 |
| National standard multiplier | 55.50p | 48p | Non- RHL hereditaments with RV’s between £51,000 and £499,999 |
| High-value multiplier | 50.80p | All hereditaments with RV’s of £500,000 or above |
If your rateable value is less than £51,000, we will calculate your Business Rates using the small business RHL multiplier or the national small business multiplier.
For the financial year 2025- 2026, the multiplier is:
- the small business multiplier is 49.9p
- the standard multiplier is 55.5p
Find and check your business rates valuation
To see how to dispute the valuation and where to get professional advice, check the GOV.UK guide to business rates.
View our guides for information on business rates across the borough: