Moving into, within or out of Lambeth
If you are moving into, within or out of Lambeth you need to let us know straight away so we can send you your correct council tax bill.
If you wish to make a claim for council tax and housing benefit at your new address, you can do this by completing our housing benefit and council tax benefit change of address form
Moving into Lambeth
If you are moving into Lambeth you need to let us know straight away so we can send you your correct bill.
To check that your new address is in Lambeth visit the Valuation Office Agency website to search using your new postcode. You'll also see what band the property is in.
Go to the property bands page for a list of the bands and their charges in Lambeth.
You can let us know you're moving into Lambeth by:
If you telephone us on 0345 302 2312, we should be able to set your account up there and then, tell you how much your tax will be, and take your bank details to set up payment by direct debit. The how to pay page lists the other methods of payment available.
When you contact us, we'll need to know:
- the full postal address, including postcode, of your new property
- the date you bought your property, or the date your tenancy starts
- the date you are moving in (if different)
- the full names of anyone living in the property aged 18 or over
- if you are the owner, we will ask for the name and address of your solicitors, and the forwarding address of the previous owner
- if you are the tenant, we also need to know the name and address of your landlord.
You should receive your council tax bill within seven to 10 days of your account being set up.
The reducing your bill page tells how you can get your bill reduced.
Don't forget to register to vote.
Moving within Lambeth
If you are moving within Lambeth you need to let us know straight away so we can adjust your account.
To check that your new address is in Lambeth visit the Valuation Office Agency website to search using your new postcode. You'll also see what band the property is in. Go to the property bands page for a list of the bands and their charges in Lambeth.
You can let us know you're moving within Lambeth by:
When you contact us we will need to know:
For your old address in Lambeth:
- your account number (shown on your bill);
- the date you have sold your old property, or the date your tenancy ends;
- the date you are moving out (if different);
- if you were the owner, we'll ask for the name and address of your solicitors, and the name of the new owner of the old property; and
- if you were the tenant, we need to know the name and address of your landlord of the old property.
And for your new address in Lambeth:
- the full postal address, including postcode, of your new property
- the date you bought your property, or the date your tenancy starts
- the date you are moving in (if different)
- the full names of anyone living in the property aged 18 or over
- if you are the owner of the new address, we will ask for the name and address of your solicitors, and the forwarding address of the previous owner
- if you are the tenant at the new address, we need to know the name and address of your landlord.
We should be able to transfer your account details to the new address, as well as move any excess payments, and transfer your direct debit to the new property.
If you want to set up a direct debit for the first time, simply call us on 0345 302 2312. The how to pay page lists the other methods of payment available.
You should receive your adjusted council tax bill within 7 to 10 days of your account being updated.
The reducing your bill page tells how you can get your bill reduced.
Don't forget to change your entry on the electoral roll. Contact the Electoral Services team on 020 7926 2144 or email them at: electoralservices@lambeth.gov.uk.
Moving out of Lambeth
If you are moving out of Lambeth you need to let us know straight away so we can send you your final bill.
You can let us know you are moving out of Lambeth by:
- calling us on 0345 302 2312
- emailing us at lambethctax@capita.co.uk
- writing to Lambeth Council Tax, PO Box 166, Erith, DA8 9DX.
If you telephone us on 0345 302 2312. We should be able to close your account there and then, give you your final balance, and take payment of any amount owed. The how to pay your council tax page lists the other methods of payment available.
When you contact us, we need to know:
- your account number, shown on your bill
- the date you have sold your property, or the date your tenancy ends
- the date you are moving out, if different;
- your forwarding address
- if you are the owner, we'll ask for the name and address of your solicitors, and the name of the new owner
- if you are the tenant, we need to know the name and address of your landlord.
You should receive your final council tax bill within seven to 10 days of your account being closed. It will tell you how much you owe us if there is balance due, or if you have overpaid, how much your credit is. We will refund any credit directly into your bank account. Full details will be given on your final bill.