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Guidance Issued for Electric Vehicle Charging Point Relief

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published guidance for local authorities on the administration of Electric Vehicle Charging Point Relief. This follows the announcement of the relief by the Chancellor at the 2025 Budget.

The information was released as part of the regular business rates information letters issued by the Ministry. The guidance is intended to support local authorities in England with the implementation of the relief.

Letting agents and inventory clerks may wish to review the published guidance to understand any implications for properties with electric vehicle charging points. The guidance was published on 6 July 2026 and applies to England.