Second Adult Rebate - The alternative Council Tax Benefit
Second Adult Rebate is money from the council to help you pay
your council tax. It is an alternative benefit to main Council Tax
benefit for people who only get a small amount of main benefit or
who do not qualify for main Council Tax benefit at all. It is
payable because someone who lives with you (who is not your
partner) is on a low income.
Who can apply for Second Adult Rebate
The person who is liable for Council Tax can apply for Second Adult
Rebate based on the income and circumstances of the other
adult or adults living in the household. Any entitlement
to Second Adult Rebate is paid to the liable person.
Who can count as other adults living in the
property?
In order to qualify for Second Adult rebate, the other adult(s)
living in the property must be:
- aged 18 or over;
- not liable to pay you rent for living in the same
accommodation;
- not your husband/wife or partner;
- not liable to pay Council Tax at the same property as you;
- and on a low income or receiving Income Support, Job Seekers
Allowance or Pension Credit.
Who cannot count as other people living in the
property?
The following people cannot count as second adults:
- a joint owner or tenant;
- a person who is disregarded for Council Tax purposes;
- a person who is living in the property as part of a
business
arrangement.
Further information regarding people who may be disregarded for
Council Tax purposes is available under the heading
'Can
I receive a Discount?' and 'Can I receive an
Exemption on my property?' on the Council Tax page of
this web site.
How much Second Adult Rebate will be
paid?
Second Adult Rebate can cover up to a maximum
of 25% of the full Council Tax liability. If you are also
entitled to main Council Tax Benefit based on your own income and
savings, Benefit Services will do a 'Better Buy' calculation to
determine which is the higher between the two. Whichever is the
highest, will be awarded.
How to apply for Second Adult Rebate
You will need to complete a Second Adult Rebate application
form . You can also contact Benefit Services and
request a form to be posted to you. Any entitlement to Second
Adult Rebate is credited direct to your Council Tax account
and an adjustment notice showing the revised balance will be sent
shortly afterwards.
You must tell us immediately if the circumstances of you
or your second adult(s) changes.
If you have any queries contact the Benefits Services on 01653
600666 or email benefits@ryedale.gov.uk.