Second Adult Rebate
Applying for Second Adult Rebate
If you are liable to pay council tax but do not qualify for council tax reduction, you may still be able to get a reduction in your council tax if a second adult (someone else over the age of 18 who is not your partner) lives with you.
This is based on the income and benefits of the second adult. The income and savings of the person who is liable to pay the council tax are not taken into account. The amount of second adult rebate that can be awarded is based on the following:
| Income of second adult |
Reduction in weekly eligible council tax |
|---|---|
| Second adult in receipt of Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based), Employee Support Allowance (income related) or Guaranteed Pension Credit | 25% |
| Second adult's gross weekly income is less than £266 | 15% |
| Second adult's gross weekly income is between £266 and £344 | 7.5% |
The person who is liable to pay the council tax (and not the second adult) must contact our customer services on 0115 981 9911. Unfortunately you will not be able to make a claim online for second adult rebate.
If you wish to apply for second adult rebate please complete a Second Adult Rebate form.
Do it online
- Online benefits calculator
- Apply for council tax reduction
- View your current housing benefit details
- Report a change in circumstances
- Report a change of address
Useful links
- Jobseekers advice
- Housing Benefit
- Council tax discounts & exemptions
- Advice centres
- Which? Later life care