Middlesbrough Development Corporation is granted the power to grant Discretionary Relief from Non Domestic Business Rates (also known as Business Rates) within the Development Corporation area.
MDC’s Discretionary Business Rate Relief policy can be viewed here: https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/MDC-Discretionary-Business-Rate-Relief-Policy-25_26.pdf
The following link can be used to check your premises lies within the MDC area: https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Copy-of-Middlesbrough-NGD-Built-Address-Data-June-2024.xlsx
Once you have reviewed the policy in full, if you believe you are eligible, an application can be submitted via the form below. Please ensure you provide the required evidence.
For any queries, please contact [email protected]
Middlesbrough Council remains the billing authority and is responsible for all other Non-Domestic Rate Relief https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/business-rates/business-rates-relief/
Whilst your application is being processed you MUST continue to make payments to the billing authority.
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