How the bill is worked out
- Rateable value (from the Valuation Office) × 0.502 = rates before relief (0.515 if the rateable value is over £100,000).
- Small business rates relief: 100% off up to £6,000 rateable value, tapering to 0% at £12,000.
- Relief is for up to 2 properties per business in each council area.
- Transitional relief may cut increases from the 2026 revaluation (33% of the increase payable in 2026-27). Not included below.
Bills by rateable value (standard multiplier, with relief)
| Rateable value | Before relief | Relief | To pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| £3,000 | £1,506 | 100% | £0 |
| £6,000 | £3,012 | 100% | £0 |
| £7,000 | £3,514 | 83% | £586 |
| £8,000 | £4,016 | 67% | £1,339 |
| £9,000 | £4,518 | 50% | £2,259 |
| £10,000 | £5,020 | 33% | £3,347 |
| £11,000 | £5,522 | 17% | £4,602 |
| £12,000 | £6,024 | 0% | £6,024 |
| £15,000 | £7,530 | 0% | £7,530 |
Matches the Business Wales example: £7,000 rateable value pays £586 after relief.
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Next 3 years: will you keep passing?
Uses the nights above (let plus charity) as your history. Enter the nights you expect to let in each coming year to see whether the 12-month count or the 2- or 3-year average gets you to 182.
Projection only. It assumes the 252 available-nights tests are also met, and that the rules from 1 April 2026 stay the same.
Free and required for stays of up to 31 nights, even if no levy applies. How to register
Estimate only, not tax advice. Uses 2026/27 figures checked 20 October 2026. Bills vary with your community council and any discounts or reliefs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the business rates multiplier in Wales for 2026-27?
The standard multiplier is 0.502 (50.2p per £1 of rateable value). A higher multiplier of 0.515 applies to properties with a rateable value over £100,000.
Do holiday lets get small business rates relief in Wales?
Yes, if the property is rated for business rates. Relief is 100% up to a rateable value of £6,000 and tapers to nothing at £12,000. It is limited to 2 properties per business in each council area.
Where do I find my holiday let rateable value?
Search the Valuation Office Agency list on GOV.UK ("Find a business rates valuation"). New rateable values took effect on 1 April 2026 after the revaluation.
Is there transitional relief in 2026?
Yes. If your bill rose by more than £300 because of the 2026 revaluation, you pay 33% of the increase in 2026-27 and 66% in 2027-28. This checker does not include it.
How do I apply for business rates on a holiday let in Wales?
Email selfcatering@voa.gov.uk with the subject "Self-catering application – Wales" and evidence of nights available and let. Then apply to your council for relief.
Sources
- Business Wales: non-domestic rates multipliers 2026-27
- Business Wales: small business rates relief
- Senedd Research: non-domestic rates guide for constituents 2026
- GOV.UK: Apply for business rates for a self-catering property in Wales (updated 9 Oct 2026)
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 20 October 2026.