Council Tax and moving in or out of Newham
If you are responsible for paying Council Tax and are moving into, within or out of Newham, you need to let us know as soon as possible so that we can make sure you are paying the right amount of Council Tax.
Moving into Newham
Use our online form to register for Council Tax in Newham if you are moving here from another borough. When registering you will need to confirm the following:
- the exact date you purchased the property or the exact start date of your tenancy agreement
- the exact date you moved into the property
- joint owner or joint tenant details
- name of your landlord or agent if you are renting the property
- names of any other adults moving in with you
Moving within or out of Newham
Use our online form if you are moving to a new address within Newham or moving out of Newham. When completing the form we will require the following details:
- your Council Tax reference number
- the date you moved out, when your tenancy ended or the completion date of when you sold your property
- your new address
- if you’ve rented, details of your landlord or letting agent
- your solicitor's details if you’ve sold your property
- names of the new owners or tenants if you know it
After clicking the “Tell us you’re moving” link below, please scroll down to the heading "Tell us you have moved in, out or within Newham" and then click the "view change of address" options.
Tell us you’re moving
If we owe you a refund
You will not need to request a refund on your Council Tax account when you move home, and your Council Tax account has a credit balance.
A refund will automatically be processed if your account has a forwarding address and payments were made by direct debit.
Tell us if your tenant moves
If you are a landlord, you can report a change in tenancy.
Fill in our council tax change of tenants form.
If you get Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction
You will need to tell the Benefits team that you're moving. It could affect your benefits if you do not tell them about a change of circumstance promptly.
