Consultation | Business Growth Accelerator and Non-Domestic Vacant Rating

The Department of Finance is seeking views on proposals to introduce a Business Growth Accelerator and increased Non-Domestic Vacant Rating (NDVR) liability.

The Department of Finance has launched a public consultation to gather views on two measures relating to the non-domestic rating system:

• a Business Growth Accelerator, providing temporary, targeted relief for businesses taking practical steps to expand; and
• Non-Domestic Vacant Rating, including how any increases in liability levels should be introduced.

Who should respond to this consultation?

This consultation is open to all individuals, businesses, organisations and representative bodies.

How to respond to this consultation?

You can respond to this consultation by using the online form or by emailing your responses to RatingPolicy@finance-ni.gov.uk.

The deadline for responses to this consultation is 5pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026.

Read full details on the Business Growth Accelerator and NDVR consultation.

First published 7 July 2026