Report a change of circumstance for Council Tax

Information on how you can report a change of circumstances

Report a change of circumstances

You need to tell us when:

  • You move into, within or out of the area
  • Something changes which may affect how we deliver services to you or your entitlement to support or benefits
Report a move or change of circumstance

Changes may include:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Number of people (over 18) living at the address including a child turning 18
  • Income
  • Health

This list is not exhaustive.

Changes may affect:

  • Amount of Council tax you pay
  • Amount of housing benefit or Council tax support you receive

This list is not exhaustive.

If you are a landlord, estate agent or letting agent

You can use the online form to report changes such as:

  • House purchases and details of the new owner
  • New tenancies
  • Tenancies ending and people moving out

Register a death

Initially, you should register a death with the Registrar within five days.

The registrar will give you a reference number to use the government’s Tell Us Once service which reports the death to us and other government services all in one go.

Last reviewed: May 22, 2023 by Adam

Next review due: November 22, 2023

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