General FAQs

Rates are an annual charge levied by your local authority on the occupation of business properties and vacant commercial properties in its area. The amount of rates levied on a property is based on the valuation of that property multiplied by the Annual Rate of Valuation (ARV) set each year by your local authority.

No, your Local Authority is responsible for the levying and collection of rates.

No. Any queries you may have regarding the amount of rates, method of payment etc. should be made directly to the Rates Office of your Local Authority.

The Valuation Tribunal is an independent statutory body established for the purpose of hearing appeals against decisions of the Valuation Office. More information about the Tribunal can be found on its website.

Even though the business has ceased trading, the property is still commercially rateable and will be revalued as part of the National Revaluation Programme. It is your statutory obligation to complete and return the Revaluation Information Form in the freepost envelope provided. You may also submit this online.

Yes please return this Form stating this information on it.

Yes. If your property is no longer commercial or has reverted to domestic use only, you are still required to complete the Revaluation Information Form and state as such under details of other facilities or businesses operating at theses premises.