Rating and Valuation (Amendment) Bill: Proposed amendments to the Rating and Valuation Act 1953

Overview

The purpose of this consultation

The Treasury is consulting on four discrete proposals related to the payment of rates, as follows:

1. A proposal allowing the removal of rates exemptions for dangerous or ruinous buildings to discourage long-term empty/problem properties by amending section 75A of the Rating and Valuation Act 1953
    
2. A proposal removing the requirement that rebate schemes be funded by the Treasury in all cases to facilitate greater local flexibility by amending section 63A of the Rating and Valuation Act 1953
    
3. A proposal introducing a discount and potentially a cap on the rateable value of quarries by amending Schedule 4 to the Rating and Valuation Act 1953 and inserting a new section 13A in this Act
    
4. A proposal clarifying whether or not to charge rates on property owned by charitable organisations by amending section 74 of the Rating and Valuation Act 1953

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Responding to this consultation and questions

The consultation is relevant to all residents of the Isle of Man.

The closing date for responses is 17 October 2025.

To ensure that your opinion is considered, please proceed online by clicking ‘Online Survey’ on the consultation page on the Engagement Hub.

Alternatively, you may also submit responses by e-mail to Treasuryconsultations@gov.im or post to:

Treasury FGD Policy & Legislation Team,
Government Offices,
Bucks Road,
Douglas,
IM1 3PU