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Second Adult Rebate

What is Second Adult Rebate?

Second Adult Rebate is another way in which we can reduce the amount of Council Tax payable where someone who lives with the liable person is on a low income.

It is not calculated on the amount of income the liable person has but the amount of income a Second Adult has.

A Second Adult, also known as a non-dependant, must not be:

• Liable to pay Council Tax at the property
• A joint owner/tenant
• The liable persons married or unmarried partner
• Living with more than one person who is liable for Council Tax

How is Second Adult Rebate worked out?

Entitlement can be either 25%, 15% or 7.5% of the bill depending on the income of the Second Adult. In some student cases the entitlement can be 100%.

For 2009/10 the figures are:

   * the liable person for Council Tax must also be a student

   * gross income over £227.99 means there will be no entitlement to Second Adult Rebate

If there is more than one Second Adult in the property then it is necessary to add their gross income together unless they are in receipt of Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based) or Pension Credit.

When does Benefit start?

Benefit is normally paid from the week after we receive your claim.

Once your claim has been worked out you will receive a notification letter informing you of any entitlement and how your benefit has been calculated. It will detail the income and savings we have used in determining your claim. Please take care to read through this information and check that all is correct - if anything is incorrect please contact us immediately.

If you are entitled to any Second Adult Rebate a revised Council Tax Bill will also be issued.

Making a Claim

If you wish to make a claim for Second Adult Rebate or have any queries contact the Customer Contact Centre on 01785 619478.

Alternatively you may download an application form and accompanying notes by clicking these links. (Warning these are large 16 page documents).

Further Information

Contact: Customer Contact Centre

Email: benefits@staffordbc.gov.uk

Phone: 01785 619478