Council tax - change of circumstances

If you are moving house, pleaase complete one of the three forms below: 

Moving home within Northumberland

Complete this form if you are:
Moving from one Northumberland address to another and you are responsible for council tax.

• Change of address - I am moving within Northumberland - Council Tax eForm

Provided all the relevant information is given during completion of the form we will close your old account and will register you for Council Tax at your new property.

Moving home into Northumberland

Complete this form if you are:
Moving into Northumberland from another area and you will be responsible for council tax at your new address.

• Change of address - I am moving into Northumberland - Council Tax eForm

We cannot notify your previous Council about your move - it is your responsibility to let them know you have moved out of their area.

Moving home out of Northumberland

Complete this form if you are:
Moving out of Northumberland to another area.

• Change of address - I am moving out of Northumberland - Council Tax eForm

We cannot transfer information to your new council - it is your responsibility to let them know you have moved into their area.

If you are moving to another property within Northumberland, view the charge for each property band within each parish here or telephone the contact centre on 0345 600 6400.

If you are moving out of Northumberland and are unsure which authority you need to contact, you can find further information on the GOV.UK website.

Please click here to let us know if you are moving your business.

• using this online service request facility
• phone: 0345 600 6400 (Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm) (charged at your local rate).

• name of the deceased
• date of death of the deceased
• name and address of the next of kin
• ownership/tenancy details of the property of the deceased person

• Please see here for more information.

For further information regarding completion notices, the criteria used to determine a completion date and your rights of appeal please click on the link below.

Completion notice fact sheet

For further information regarding Completion Notices ;

Tel: 01670 624 884
E-mail: counciltax@northumberland.gov.uk

For queries regarding the inspection of properties;

Tel: 01670 624 882
E-mail: vorevsandbens@northumberland.gov.uk

Write to:

Council Tax Section
Northumberland County Council
Wansbeck Square
Ashington
NE63 9XL 

• Phone: 0345 600 6400 (charged at your local rate).
• Email: counciltax@northumberland.gov.uk
• eForm: Complete the council tax enquiry form here.
• Visit: View our customer information centre locations here.