The government has announced a new targeted standalone commercial rates waiver scheme for the first three months of this year.
Donegal County Council has confirmed there is no need to apply for the new scheme, but is stressing that only certain businesses will qualify.
A number of rates waiver schemes have been implemented over the course of the Covid 19 pandemic, with Donegal County Council stresing this is a new initiative which targets a narrower range of business sectors.
The broad categories of eligible business categories to whom the credit in lieu of rates for January, February and March will apply are hospitality, including restaurants and cafes ; Leisure ; Miscellaneous entertainment, and certain tourism related categories, including airports.
The waiver will not apply to vacant properties.
There is no need to apply to the council, with the authority automatically applying a 100% credit in lieu of commercial rates for the three month period to rated properties which fall within the eligible list.
Targeted commercial rates waiver scheme first quarter 2022
The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage have announced a new targeted standalone commercial rates waiver scheme for Q1 2022.
It is important to note that this first quarter 2022 waiver has modified criteria and targets a narrower range of business sectors, and is a separate standalone waiver scheme. The broad categories of eligible business categories to whom the credit in lieu of rates for Q1 2022 are:
- Hospitality including restaurants and cafes;
- Leisure;
- Miscellaneous entertainment;
- Certain tourism related categories and;
- Airports.
The waiver will not apply to vacant properties.
Further information and a list of eligible business categories can be found within Targeted Commercial Rates Waiver Q1 2022 .
How to apply
An application to Donegal County Council is not required. Donegal County Council will automatically apply a 100% credit in lieu of commercial rates, for this three month period to rated properties which fall within the eligible list.
Should you have any further queries in relation to the Rates Waiver for Q1 2022 please contact your local collector or email commercialrates@donegalcoco.ie.
