Hardship Relief
Under Section 49 of the Local Government and Finance Act 1988
the Council has a discretion to reduce or remit in whole the amount
of National Non-Domestic Rate which a person would otherwise be
liable to pay. The relief from rates which the Council may grant
under this section is often referred to as 'hardship relief'
because the Council may only grant relief under it if it is
satisfied as to both of the following points.
- (a) that the ratepayer would sustain hardship if the Council
did not grant relief, and
- (b) that it is reasonable for the Council to grant relief,
having regard to the interests of persons liable to pay Council Tax
set by it.
Application Form
Contact
Telephone: 01304 872195
E-mail: nndr@dover.gov.uk
