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District Heating Relief

Properties used wholly or mainly for the purposes of a district heating network may receive rates relief.

Properties used wholly or mainly for the purposes of a district heating network may receive 50% relief. This relief is available until 31 March 2032.

From 1 April 2024, properties used wholly or mainly for the purposes of a district heating network where it is powered by renewable energy sources, and at least 80% of the thermal energy generated by the network in the year derives from renewable sources, may receive 90% relief. This relief is available until 31 March 2027.

Subsidy Control

District heating relief be offered as Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) subsidy under the Subsidy Control Act 2022.  The application form will detail the additional information required from you.

How to apply

To apply for this reduction please complete and submit our Business Rates District Heating Relief Application Form.