Second Adult Rebate
What is Second Adult Rebate?
This is a form of Council Tax Benefit that is available to
Council Tax payers who share their home with someone on a low
income but who do not have a partner or a paying lodger. It may be
payable even if the Council Tax payer has a high income themselves
and would not normally qualify for benefits.
Who would qualify for Second Adult Rebate?
There must be at least one other person living with the
householder who is aged 18 years or older (they are classed as the
‘Second Adult(s)’). The Council Tax payer must claim the
benefit but it is based on the financial circumstances of the other
adult(s) in the property. An example of where Second Adult
Rebate could be awarded is where a single parent who is working
full time has an unemployed son or daughter staying with them who
are aged over 18.
Who would be classed as a Second Adult?
Anyone who is 18 years or older and lives in the home with the
Council Tax payer. Examples of ‘Second Adults’ are grown up
children, friends and relatives.
People who cannot be treated as ‘Second Adults’ include the
Council Tax payer’s partner, joint-tenants, lodgers and certain
students.
How much Second Adult Rebate can I receive?
This depends on the income of the ‘Second Adult(s)’. if
there is more than one ‘Second Adult’ in the property, their income
is added together for the purpose of calculating this
benefit. The highest reduction which can be awarded is a 25%
reduction in the amount of Council Tax due. Lower awards can
also be assessed based on the financial details of the ‘Second
Adult(s)’.
It is important to remember that the income and savings of the
Council Tax payer are not included in the calculation.
How can the rebate be claimed?
Claiming housing benefit and council tax benefit couldn't be
easier - contact us on 01622 602557 to make a claim. We can take
all the personal and financial details over the phone and let you
know whether you qualify for help with your rent or council tax. If
you do qualify, an appointment will be made for you to come in and
see a Benefit Officer. Your benefit will be decided while you
wait and you will be given letters confirming your entitlement.
What information is needed to assess a person’s entitlement to
Second Adult Rebate?
The Council only needs to know about the circumstances of the
Second Adult(s). full details of their income and savings
will be required. Full details of what is required as
evidence is stated on the application form.
The Amount of Second Adult Rebate you will receive:-
For Customers with One Second Adult:
If the Second Adult is on Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based),
Income Support or Pension Credit the rebate is 25%.
If the Second Adult is not in receipt of these benefits
and his/her gross income is:
Under £169.00 per week - 15%
Between £169.00 and £219.99 per week - 7.5%
£220.00 per week or more - nil
For Customers with Two or more Second
Adults
If all the Second Adults are on Jobseekers Allowance (Income
Based), Income Support or Pension Credit, the rebate is 25%.
If at least one of the Second Adults is not in receipt
of these benefits and the combined gross income is:
Under £169.00 per week - 15%
Between £169.00 and £219.99 per week - 7.5%
£220.00 per week or more - nil
Please note if the Second Adult has a partner living at the
address, their income is included.
This page was last updated on 4/3/2008