Change your address

Let us know if you're moving, buying or selling

Check the Council Tax band and amounts for your new address.

You can also find out about available Council Tax discounts and exemptions.

Moving into Sutton

If you are moving into Sutton, you will need:

  • the date you moved or will be moving
  • the name of anyone who is moving in with you
  • the name of your landlord or agent, if you are renting 

You can only fill in this form up to a month before moving in.

Change your address

Your old council will charge you up to the date you left. 

Moving from one Sutton address to another

If you are moving within Sutton, you will need:

  • the address you have moved from
  • the address you have moved to
  • the date you moved
  • the name of your landlord or agent (if you were renting at either address)
  • the name of anyone who is not moving out of the property with you
  • the name of anyone who is moving in with you

Once you’ve told us you’re moving, we will charge you from the date of completion (if you own the property) or from the date your tenancy starts (if you're renting).

We will:

  • send you a revised bill showing anything you still owe for your old address
  • send you a new bill for your new address

Check the Council Tax band and amounts for your new address.

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Moving out of Sutton

If you are moving out of Sutton, you will need:

  • the address you have moved from
  • the address you have moved to
  • the date of when you moved out or will be moving out
  • the name of your landlord or agent (if you were renting at either address)
  • the name of anyone who is not moving out of the property with you

We’ll charge you Council Tax until the date your tenancy ends or your property is sold, even if you’ve moved out before this date.

You can find out about empty property discounts and exemptions which apply if you’ve had to leave your property.

Your new Council will charge you from the day you move in. 

We will issue a refund for any overpayments when we close your account.

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Buying or selling a property that is not your main address

Buying

If you are buying a home for rent or investment, you will need:

  • the address of the property you are buying
  • the completion date of purchase
  • your current address
  • your bank details if you would like to pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit

Selling

If you are selling a property that is not your main home, you will need:

  • the address of the property you are selling
  • the completion date of sale
  • your address for correspondence

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Change of tenancy

If you have new tenants coming into and/or leaving a property, let us know. 

You’ll need:

  • the tenancy end and/or start date
  • the full name of the tenant(s) who is moving out and/or moving in

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Other ways to change your address

If you’re moving into a new build, you won’t be able to let us know online.

You can:

  • email us to let us know if you are moving home, or
  • write to: Council Tax Team, Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA