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This version is in beta - expect some breaking changes.

Business Rates API

Available in SandboxYes - private trial
Sandbox base URLhttps://test-api.service.hmrc.gov.uk
Available in ProductionYes - private trial
Production base URLhttps://api.service.hmrc.gov.uk

Overview

This API provides endpoints related to Business Rates.

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) sets the rateable value of a property. Local councils use this to calculate a business rates bill for that property.

Before using this API please ensure you have registered with the VOA for Business Rates via the website.

In sandbox this API currently allows you to:

  • search for properties
  • view the summary valuations for a property
  • view the property links for your organisation
  • view the property links for your clients, if you are an agent
  • claim properties for your organisation
  • view the detailed valuation of your properties
  • view the detailed valuation of your clients properties, if you are an agent
  • create a check case for one of your properties
  • upload evidence to support a check case

In production this API currently allows you to:

  • search for properties
  • view the summary valuations for a property
  • view the property links for your organisation
  • view the property links for your clients, if you are an agent
  • claim properties for your organisation
  • view the detailed valuation of your properties
  • view the detailed valuation of your clients properties, if you are an agent
  • request changes to property or valuation details
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