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Register for Council Tax if you've bought a property you're not living in
If your property is a buy-to-let, second home or undergoing renovations, you need to register for Council Tax.
About this form
Use this form to register for Council Tax at a property you won't be living in.
You need to provide:
- the address of your new property in Brighton & Hove
- the address of your main residence
- your last address in Brighton & Hove, if you had one
- the reason you are not using your new property as your main residence and completion date
- your bank details if you choose to pay by Direct Debit
Privacy notice
Read the privacy notice and tick the box to confirm you understand how we'll use the information you give us in this form.