Change of address

If you are moving into the Lewes district, out of the Lewes district or within the Lewes district, then you need to tell us as soon as possible.

Use the following form to notify us if you are:

• currently paying Council Tax to Lewes District Council and are moving to another property within the Lewes district, or   
• currently paying Council Tax to Lewes District Council and are moving out of the district, or
• moving into the Lewes district from outside of the area.

If you would like to notify us of a change of address for Eastbourne, you will need to fill out a separate form on the Eastbourne self-serve portal.

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When to register for a new Council Tax account in Eastbourne

You need to register online to start paying Council Tax at an address in Eastbourne for the first time if:

• You have been paying Council Tax at an address in a different area. You are now moving to an Eastbourne address.
  or
• You already live in Eastbourne but did not pay Council Tax before. You are now moving to another Eastbourne address and must start paying council tax.

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Moving within, or out of Eastbourne

If you are a Council Tax payer and moving out of, or to another address within Eastbourne, you must tell us as soon as possible. You need to do this online through our self-serve portal:

Read our guidance to find out how to register or Sign in now.

Once you have signed in:

• select Council tax. You will be presented with your account summary, with some options under the 'Quick links' menu. 
• Select 'Tell us about a change to an address', to continue.

Examples of changes of address that you can tell us about on the self-serve portal

Existing Council Tax payer moving within Eastbourne

• You already pay Council Tax at an address in Eastbourne and are moving to another address within Eastbourne where you will be paying Council Tax

Moving out of Eastbourne

• You are a Council Tax payer in Eastbourne but are moving away to a different area*
  or
• You are a Council Tax payer in Eastbourne but are moving to an address within Eastbourne where you will not be liable for paying Council Tax

*Note: if you are moving from Eastbourne into the Lewes district, you must also tell Lewes District Council about your new address on this separate form.