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Report a change of address for Council Tax

Part of: Report a change for Council Tax

Moving into Trafford

If you have moved (or are about to move) from outside the borough to a property in Trafford, you must register with us for Council Tax.

Use the online form below to let us know you are moving into Trafford.

Register for Council Tax

You will need to tell us all of the following:

  • The postcode and house number (or name) of the property you are moving to.
  • The confirmed dates of your move
  • The full name of all residents aged 18 or over who will be moving into the property.
  • Details of your landlord or letting agent if you are renting.

Moving home within or outside Trafford

If you have been paying Council Tax for a property in Trafford, and have moved house (or are about to move), you are legally obliged to inform us within 21 days of the date of your move.

This applies whether you are moving between properties within Trafford, or to a property outside Trafford.

You can let us know your new address using the online form below:

Report a change of address

You will need to tell us all of the following:

  • Your Council Tax reference number.
  • The postcode and house number (or name) of the property you are leaving.
  • The postcode and house number(or name) of the property you are moving to, even if it is outside Trafford.
  • The confirmed dates of your move.
  • Details of your landlord/letting agent if you are renting.
  • Details of the new owner if you have sold the property you are leaving.