Council Tax - Register / Changes in your Circumstances

If any changes occur which may affect your Council Tax liability, you are required by law to inform the Council within 21 days of the changes occurring.

Moving House

Alternatively you can download and complete a form:

• If you are moving into, or have acquired, a new dwelling, complete the New Occupier Form (PDF, 78KB) 
• If you are moving out, or selling a dwelling, complete the Outgoing Occupier Form (PDF, 84KB)
• You can also contact the Council Tax team by telephone and give the details requested. 
• Polish language Council Tax form Formularz Council Tax (PDF 78KB)

If you are unsure which Council covers the area you are moving into, this can be found by using the postcode or address details at the Valuation Office Agency.

Changes In Your Household or Property

The Council awards Discounts, Exemptions and Reductions against Council Tax liability. You are legally required to inform us if there is any change in your household or property that may affect your claim. 

• Download a Change of Circumstances form (PDF, 75KB)
• Be sure to include the nature of the change, the exact date the change took place and any supporting information.

If you are claiming Council Tax or Housing benefit and your circumstances change you will need to inform our Benefits Section.

Examples of changes in circumstances and the information we need

• Number in the Household – if individuals are leaving or joining your household give full names, the exact date of the change and any previous/forwarding address(es),
• Change of Name – if there is a name change (through marriage etc.) give the previous name and the exact date of the change
• Full-time Education – if members of your household starting or finish full-time education give full names and the exact date of the change. Where someone is starting full-time education, you will be required to provide a copy of the relevant student certificate,
• Exemption or Discount Entitlement  - if there are changes that affect qualification for discount or exemption from Council Tax give full details of the change and the exact date of the change,
• Empty Property Ownership Change – if the empty property changes ownership give the exact date on which ownership changed and full details of the previous and new owners,
• Death - give full details of the deceased person, the property affected, the date on which Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration was made, the names and addresses of all the executors to the estate, the date on which ownership of the property was transferred over to the beneficiaries together with their names & addresses, details of any solicitors assisting in the administration of the estate and whether the property is furnished or unfurnished.

If you require additional advice, please contact the Council Tax section.