Farm Diversification Scheme
Farm Diversification Relief is new. It is available from 1 April 2007 to assist farmers who branch out into non -agricultural activities.
Background
While you do not have to pay rates on agricultural land and buildings when they are used for agricultural purposes, such land and buildings do become rateable when they are used for non-agricultural activities. Therefore the Farm Diversification Scheme has been introduced to provide rate relief in these circumstances.
An Application form and guidance notes for Farm Diversification Relief are available for download (opens in new window - PDF 56 KB).
More information
If you meet the conditions of this scheme you will get 50% relief on your rates provided the net annual value does not exceed £7,000.
For more information about this scheme, including eligibility and occupancy conditions, please phone us on our helpline: 101, Minicom 18001101 (The alternative number for those calling from outside Northern Ireland or who are unable to access the 101 service is 02891 513101)
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