To ensure we send you the correct Council Tax bill, you must let us know if you:
- buy a property in Reading, even if you’re not living there
- sell a property in Reading
- move into Reading
- move out of Reading
- move from one place to another within Reading
- own a property and move out, leaving it empty
- are a landlord and your tenants move in or out
- are a landlord and your tenant’s details change
Before you start
If you are unsure whether an address falls within the Reading Borough, please check your address and local council on the GOV.UK website.
I am moving into or have bought a property in Reading
To complete this form, you will need:
- the address you are moving from
- the address you are moving to
- the name of your landlord (if applicable)
- the date you are moving
- tenancy start date / sale completion date
- student ID numbers (if applicable)
After completing the form, your details will be reviewed by the Council Tax team. Once processed, we will email your Council Tax account number to you. This can take up to 10 working days. For more information, visit our getting started as a new resident page.
Tell us you’re moving or buying
I am moving but staying within Reading
To complete this form, you will need:
- your Council Tax account number
- the date you are moving
- tenancy start and end dates / sale completion date
- the name of your landlord (if applicable)
- the name of the person or organisation who bought your property (if applicable)
Tell us you’re moving within Reading
I am moving out of or have sold a property in Reading
To complete this form, you will need:
- your Council Tax account number
- old and new address details
- details of anyone over the age of 18 that lived with you
- tenancy end date or sale completion date
- the date you are moving out
- the name of the person or organisation who bought your property (if applicable)
Tell us about your move or sale
I am moving out of Reading, and I receive Housing Benefit
To complete this form, you will need:
- your Housing Benefit reference number
- your Council Tax account number (if applicable)
- tenancy end date
- the date you are moving out
- the name of your landlord
- the name of the person or organisation who bought your property (if applicable)
Tell us you’re moving out
As a landlord, tenants are moving in or out of my Reading property
To complete this form, you will need:
- the property address
- names and details of tenants, including start and end dates
- student information (if applicable)
Tell us about tenancy changes