FAQs - Moving Home?

Questions include:
 What should I do if I am moving into or out of the borough?
 I am moving within the borough, what should I do?
 I have moved out of my old house which is now empty and up for sale, am I still liable for Council Tax?

Q: What should I do if I am moving into or out of the borough?
A: You can tell us by filling in our on-lineMoving Home Form or contact the Council Tax Team advising us of the details and we will arrange to send you a revised bill or refund cheque.

Q: I am moving within the borough, what should I do?
A: Fill in the on-line Moving Home Form or contact the Council Tax Team. Your account at your old address will be closed and any credit transferred to your new address. If you wish to continue paying by Direct Debit we can transfer your bank details to your new address.

Q: I have moved out of my old house which is now empty and up for sale, am I still liable for Council Tax?
A: You are still liable for Council Tax until the property is sold. However, if the property is vacant and unfurnished you will be entitled to an exemption from Council Tax for up to six months. If the property has not been sold after six months you will become liable for a 50% charge until you sell the property. Click here to advise us of your changes in circumstances.