Louth County Council is offering a Small Business Support Scheme for 2025, aimed at assisting businesses with an annual commercial rates demand of €5,000 or less.

To be eligible, a business must have a commercial rates bill not exceeding €5,000. All commercial rates due, including any arrears and the Property Entry Levy, must be paid in full by 31st July 2025. This deadline applies to all payment methods except direct debit. For businesses paying by direct debit, accounts must be fully paid by 30th November 2025. Only occupied commercial properties qualify for the scheme.

Once all conditions are met and compliance is confirmed, a credit will be applied to the commercial rates account at the end of the year. The amount of credit awarded will depend on the size of the annual rates bill, with higher bills receiving proportionally larger credits.

Applications must be submitted by 31st July 2025 and should be addressed to: Small Business Support Scheme, Accounts Receivable, Louth County Council, County Hall, Dundalk, Co Louth.

Further information and application details are available through the Louth County Council Small Business Support Scheme portal.