What is Second Adult Rebate (Council Tax Alternative Benefit)?
This is calculated by a different method to main Council Tax Benefit. It is based on the income of the second (other) adult/s who are resident in the property. See Online Forms if you would like to download a form. The claimant must be the person liable to pay the Council Tax, who would have been awarded single occupier discount but for the other second adult/s living in the property. Second Adult Rebate can not be granted if the claimant has a partner residing in the property. If you are the only person who is liable to pay the Council Tax on your home but you share your home with one or more persons who are over the age of 18 and they: are not paying you rent for living in your home; do not have to pay the Council Tax; are not your spouse or partner; have a low gross income; then you can claim Second Adult Rebate in respect of them. In order to do this you will need to complete and return one of our application forms together with documentary proof showing the gross income details of
