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How long does it take to change council tax address

In order to ensure that you are paying the correct amount of council tax, it is important to update your council tax address when you move to a new address. The process and timeframes of changing your council tax address can vary depending on the local authority, but typically it takes around two to four weeks to complete.

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How long does it take to change council tax address?


When you move to a new address, it is important to update your council tax address as soon as possible. This will ensure that you are paying the correct amount of council tax and that you are not charged for any previous occupants. The process of changing your council tax address can vary depending on the local authority, but typically it takes around two weeks to complete.

Submitting your change request


The first step in changing your council tax address is to submit a change request to your local authority. This can usually be done online, by post or in person at the local authority office. When submitting your request, you may need to provide additional documentation by either attaching to the letter or uploading this to the council website/portal system. This article aims to outline the ways to apply and the process of receiving updates from your local council to confirm the change has been completed.



What is the average processing time?


Once your request has been submitted, it typically takes around 2-4 weeks for the local authority to process the change. During this time, you may receive a new bill with your updated address and payment schedule, this will be sent to your new property address (not the old property address).



When will I receive my new payment schedule?


Once your change request has been processed, you should receive a new bill with your updated address and payment schedule. This should arrive within 2-4 weeks of submitting your request. It is important to check the details on the bill carefully and make sure that all of the information is correct. If there are any discrepancies, you should contact the local authority as soon as possible.

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