The government is providing a Business Rates discount to eligible retail, leisure and hospitality properties that had to close because of the COVID-19 restrictions.

From 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 eligible businesses will receive a reduction of up to 50%. The discount will only apply between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023 and as long as the business meets the qualifying criteria.

From 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 eligible businesses will receive a reduction of up to 75%. The discount will only apply between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 and as long as the business meets the qualifying criteria.

For 2022 the cash cap is set at £110,000 per Ratepayer.

This means that a ratepayer (together with any other companies in the same Group) shall not receive more than £110,000 of the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief Scheme for eligible properties within 2022 to 23 and shall not receive more than £343,000 in total of Small Amounts of Financial Assistance over three years, including 2022 to 23.

For 2023 the cash cap is set at £110,000 per Ratepayer.

This means that a ratepayer (together with any other companies in the same Group) shall not receive more than £110,000 of the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief Scheme for eligible properties within 2023 to 24 and shall not receive more than £315,000 in total of Small Amounts of Financial Assistance over three years, including 2023 to 24.

Expanded Retail Discount is available to eligible properties that are occupied and wholly or mainly being used:

• As shops, restaurants, cafes, drinking establishments, cinemas and live music venues
• For assembly and leisure
• As hotels, guest and boarding premises and self-catering accommodation

For a full list of eligible businesses for 2022 visit the government's website.

For a full list of eligible businesses for 2023 visit the government's website.

Betting shops, estate agents, letting agents and employment agencies could apply for 2021 but do not qualify in 2022 and 2023.

Eligible businesses will need to submit a declaration via grantapproval.co.uk.

If you want to refuse the discount, tell us by emailing rates@crawley.gov.uk.

Businesses will not receive the discount if a declaration has not been submitted.

If you have any questions, email rates@crawley.gov.uk.