Retail Hospitality and Leisure Relief 2025
How do I apply?
Due to the cash cap and subsidy allowance criteria we have not applied Retail Hospitality and Leisure Relief to all bills.
If you believe you qualify email Brates@guildford.gov.uk. Add 'Retail 2026' to the email the heading.
Provide the following in the email:
- your account reference (beginning with X found on the top right of your bill)
- details of the properties you are applying for
- confirm the use of each property
- confirmation of the capacity in which you are applying for the relief. (For example, sole trader, managing director, chief accountant, partner)
- declarations that:
- my business will not exceed the £110,000 cap for all properties in England
- my business will not exceed Subsidy Control Act thresholds by receiving more than £315,000 in total of Minimal Financial Assistance over three years (including 2026/27))
Read the full guidance of our 2025 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Scheme (PDF, 159 KB) before making an application.
Can I opt out?
Ratepayers can opt out (refuse) the relief for a specific property at any time up to 30 April 2026. The ratepayer cannot withdraw their refusal for either all or part of the financial year. By virtue of refusing the relief the property is ineligible for the relief.