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The Levy
1. The levy rate to be paid by each property or hereditament 6. The owners of all untenanted properties or
is to be calculated as 2% of its rateable value as at each hereditaments will be liable for payment of the
‘chargeable day’ (1st October each year). The charge levy.
will apply to all properties and hereditaments, including
any that may be added to the ratings list after each 7. Charitable organisations that are subject to relief
‘chargeable day’ but that would have otherwise been on their business rates liability will pay 50% of
liable as at that date. the levy that would otherwise apply save as for
premises that are for retail, leisure, and hospitality
2. Only properties or hereditaments with a rateable value use where no such discount will be applied. The
over £4,999 will be eligible for payment of the levy Okehampton Community Hospital will also be
subject to the same relief.
3. The number of properties or hereditaments liable for
the levy is approximately 270. 8. West Devon Borough Council will be responsible
for collection of the levy. There will not be a charge
4. From Year 2 onwards, the levy rate will be increased by for this service – administrative costs will be an in-
the fixed rate of inflation of 3% per annum (rounded). kind contribution to enable all levy funds to go
towards BID projects.
5. The levy will be charged annually in advance for each
chargeable period to be October to September each
year, starting in 2024. No refunds will be made.
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