Second Adult Rebate is available to people on a low income to help pay Council Tax. It is administered and paid by your Local Authority. In Manchester it is dealt with by the Benefits Service (external website), which is part of Manchester City Council. It is not a cash benefit.
You might be able to claim Second Adult Rebate if you are liable to pay Council Tax on your property and live with someone who is aged 18 or over who is not liable. In these circumstances you will not be eligible to claim the single person discount but might be able to get a reduction in your bill through the Second Adult Rebate if your housemate is on a low income.
The Council will work out how much Second Adult Rebate you are entitled to. You should also apply for Council Tax Benefit and the Council should work out which benefit will give you the best reduction. Depending on your circumstances you may not have to pay any Council Tax or you may have to pay just part of it.
The rules are very complicated so you should get advice from a Welfare Benefits Adviser if you think you have been wrongly turned down.
Information on other websites
Manchester City Council
Information about Second Adult Rebate including how to claim (for Manchester residents)
Adviceguide (Citizens Advice website)
Information from Citizen's Advice about Second Adult Rebate.
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Information Provider:
Manchester Advice
Date Reviewed:
8 September 2009
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