Revaluation Transitional Relief - Self-Catering
If your property is used as self-catering holiday accommodation and your daily gross rates liability has increased due to revaluation you may be eligible for self-catering transitional relief.
As a result of the 1 April 2026 revaluation a new Self-Catering Revaluation Transitional Relief scheme has been introduced.
To qualify for this relief properties must hold a short-term let licence.
A Revaluation, where the values of all properties are reviewed, has been carried out with all values effective from 1 April 2026.
If you want to appeal against your rateable value or have any questions about it, please contact the Assessor for the Lothian Valuation Joint Board at www.saa.gov.uk (opens new window).
Increases in Gross Rates Liability
Increases in gross rates liabilities due to revaluation will be capped in 2026/27 at 15%.
Subsidy Control
Certain reliefs may 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 relief please complete and submit our application form.
Please note that our applications for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief and Small Business Bonus Scheme Relief also allow you to make an application for Self-Catering Revaluation Transitional Relief.
Ratepayers with multiple properties are required to complete an application for each property they have in West Lothian.
