You may be able to claim Second Adult Rebate. To apply, you must share your home with at least one other adult and have reached pension age. Your own income and savings are not taken into account.
The other adult(s) must:
- not be your spouse or partner
- not be paying you rent
- not be liable to pay their own council tax
- have a low income
Outlined below are Second Adult Rebate values
If the second adult's income is from any of the following then the rebate amount is 25%
- Income Support
- Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based)
- Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related)
- Pension Credits
If the second adult's income is below £222 per week then the rebate is 15%
If the second adult's income is between £222 and £288 per week then the rebate is 7.5%
If the second adult's income is £288 or more per week then the rebate is nil
You cannot receive both Council Tax Support and Second Adult Rebate. If you qualify for both you will be awarded the one that is best for you.
How to apply for Second Adult Rebate
- You must apply for Second Adult Rebate through your MyHarrow Account.
- If you do not already have a MyHarrow Account, you will need to register before you can access the application form.
- The Council Tax Payer must complete the form themselves. If you are applying on behalf of someone else you must have Power of Attorney (proof will be required)
- The form will ask about you and any people who live with you, You will need to provide details of income, capital and other benefits currently received.
- You can save your progress using the 'Save' button in the top right of the form. When you next log in to your account, you can access the saved form on the 'My Activity' tab