Second adult rebate
What is Second Adult Rebate?
There is another benefit called Second Adult Rebate, which can help towards your Council Tax. Unlike Housing and Council Tax Benefits, entitlement is based on the income of people in your household other than yourself.
You cannot claim Second Adult Rebate if you live with a spouse or partner.
Second Adult Rebate is primarily used for single people who share their home with other people on a non-commercial basis.
Normally this scheme benefits people who share their home with another adult who receives Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance Income Based or has a low wage.
The person liable to pay Council Tax will need to fill in the form and provide details of the adults in their household.
