You need to tell us about any changes to your circumstances so that we can ensure your Council Tax bill is correct.
Things you need to tell us include:
- a new address following a house move
- a new name (for instance, after you get married)
- the date someone passed away (if you are dealing with the Council Tax affairs of someone that’s died)
We need informing within 21 days:
- about any changes to who is responsible for Council Tax at a property
- or anything that might change whether you are entitled to discounts or exemptions.
If you don’t tell us within 21 days you could receive a £70 penalty charge, which will be added to your Council Tax bill. You must inform us if your bill shows any discounts, exemptions, disregards or premium exceptions and there has been a change in your circumstances, which may affect your Council Tax account.
If you receive a penalty but disagree with it, you should contact the council as soon as possible giving your reasons and asking for the penalty to be reconsidered.