Second Adult Rebate - Frequently Asked Questions

You may be able to claim Second Adult Rebate (2AR) if you have non-dependants living with you who are on a low income.

Who can claim?

If you are excluded from receiving a 25% Single Person Discount on your Council Tax bill due to non-dependants living in your household, you can apply for Second Adult Rebate.

To qualify for a Second Adult Rebate the second adult(s) i.e. non-dependants must be:

1. aged 18 or over
2. not liable to pay rent to you and
3. not jointly liable to pay Council Tax

How to Claim?

• Obtain an application form from the Benefits Section.
• Provide proof of your non-dependant's income
• Provide your National Insurance Number, proof of it and two forms of identification for yourself.
• Return the completed form to the Local Authority.

Better Buy?

In some circumstances a person may be entitled to both Council Tax Benefit and Second Adult Rebate. In these cases, the Local Authority will award the higher of the two benefits.

This information is for guidance only. It does not cover all the rules for all the benefits for every situation, nor does it provide a full interpretation of the rules. It should not be treated as a complete and authoritative statement of the law.