If you work at or from home, you should be aware that the accommodation within your home (such as an office/workshop etc) may be liable to business rates whilst the remainder of the property will continue to be liable to council tax (although an alteration may be made to its banding).

There are many considerations that must be made in deciding whether a room in a house used as an office/workshop should be liable to business rates and each case is considered on its own merits. The Valuation Office Agency will consider the effect of the extent and frequency of the non domestic use of the room and any modifications made to the property to accommodate that use.

Each case is considered on its own merits, and normally a member of staff from the Valuation Office will visit the property to check the facts before an assessment is made for non domestic rates.

Telephone 01983 823920 – Lines are open between 8.00 am – 6.00 pm Monday – Friday

E-mail
E-mail: [email protected]

Fax
01983 823900

Write to
Isle of Wight Council
Revenues Division
Council Offices
Broadway
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 9EA