Short let query about Council Tax and Electoral Register?

Council Tax bill, electoral register and ballot box illustrating questions about running a flat as a short-term let
8:57 AM, 26th August 2026, 2 hours ago

Hi everyone, I’m planning to put my flat on a short-term/Airbnb. The property is personally owned, but the short-let business will be operated and managed through my limited company.

I’m trying to clarify how I should deal with the Council Tax and the Electoral Register while the property is being used as a short let.

In particular, does anyone know:

  • Whose name should be on the Council Tax account
  • Should I notify the council that the property is being operated as a short-let/Airbnb?
  • What should I select on the Electoral Register/council form where it asks about the property’s use?
  • Does the fact that the property is operated by a limited company make any difference to the Council Tax or electoral registration?

I’m trying to make sure everything is correctly declared.

Any advice from anyone who has been through a similar situation.

Thanks.

Jay


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