Beach huts are now liable for business rates as they are classified as non-domestic buildings. A rateable value* is assigned to the beach hut and a bill calculated by the local council. This is in addition to the licence fee that you pay for the use of the hut.
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.