Change of address

Moving home

If you have been paying Council Tax for a property in Trafford, and have moved house (or are about to move), you are legally obliged to inform us within 21 days of the date of your move.

Moving into Trafford

Use the Moving into Trafford form if you are moving into Trafford for the first time, or you were not paying Council Tax at your last address (e.g. you were living with your parents or a friend).

Before you start ensure you have the following information ready:

  • Postcode and house number/name of the property you are moving to
  • Confirmed dates of your move
  • The full name of all residents who are aged 18 or over who will be moving into your new property
  • Details of your landlord/letting agent if you are renting

Moving out of or within the Trafford area

Use the Moving Within Trafford form if you are moving within the Trafford area or moving out of the Trafford area. Before you start ensure you have the following information ready:
  • Your Council Tax reference number
  • Postcode and house number/name of the property you are leaving
  • Postcode and house number/name of the property you are moving to. Even if you are not moving within the Trafford area we will need this so we can forward your final bill to you.
  • Confirmed dates of your move
  • Details of your landlord/letting agent if you are renting
  • Details of the new owner if you have sold the property you are leaving

We aim to process your change of address within 20 working days.

Data protection

We are regulated by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 and will manage the personal information collected on this form for the purposes of delivering its services to you.

Your personal information will only be retained for as long as is necessary and you may request a copy of the information we hold about you.

For further information about how we handle your data and how we comply with the requirements of Data Protection law go to our Data Protection page.