Beach Huts are now liable for business rates as they are classified as non-domestic buildings. A rateable value* is assigned to the property, and a bill calculated by the local Council. Site fees are also charged annually.

Non-domestic business rates are payable by the owner/renter. You may be entitled to Small Business Rate Relief. If the rateable value is less than £12,000, and you do not pay business rates or, get relief elsewhere in the borough already, you will have nothing to pay.

If you wish to apply for Small Business Rate Relief, please contact the Business Rates Team via email: Havant.Businessrates@secure.capita.co.uk

Further information can be found via https://www.havant.gov.uk/businesses/business-rates

*The rateable value of a Beach Hut is how the Valuation Office Agency rates it for taxing purposes. This is different to the value of the hut, which is the monetary value of the physical building should you want to sell or insure it.

Beach Hut owners will find more information about this on their annual license.