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If you are moving into the borough, you'll need to register for Council Tax. 

When completing the form, choose the following option:  

“I am moving into the London Borough of Waltham Forest area and would like to register for Council Tax at my new address”  

You will then be sent a Council Tax bill containing your reference number, starting with the number 4. Use this to create your online account. 

Who is responsible for paying Council Tax? Click to get info

You're responsible for paying Council Tax if you're:

  • the owner of the freehold property
  • the person who leased the property
  • a tenant (including a council tenant)
  • the person who lives in the property
  • a squatter

I'm the owner, but I don't live in the property. Am I liable? 

You're responsible for paying the Council Tax bill if any of the following apply:

  • no adults live in the property as their main home
  • the property is let to more than one person, for example hostels, or bedsits with people who share facilities
  • the property is a residential care home, nursing home or mental nursing home
  • the property is occupied by a religious group or ministers
  • domestic service staff live in the property
  • asylum seekers live in the property

Some people aren't counted as an adult for Council Tax purposes. See who doesn't count as an adult on GOV.UK.