What is it?

Help towards your Council Tax.
You do not have to get any other benefits.
It does not matter if you already get a discount on your Council Tax, for example if you live alone.

Can I get it?

Are you on a low income and pay Council Tax. If yes to both questions claim Council Tax Benefit.

Second Adult Rebate

If your own income or savings are too high, you may still be able to claim Council tax Benefit of up to 25% of your Council Tax liabilities if you are the only person able to pay the bill and there are other adults living with you who are on a low income or in receipt of Income Support. You will not be able to claim if these other people are :

- A partner
- Joint owner
- Joint tenant
- Someone who pays rent to you

If this applies to you, you will need to complete form 02(AR) in addition to the benefit claim form, you can download form 02(AR) here

Amount of Benefit Payable

The amount of benefit you receive will depend on your personal circumstances, such as :
• The level of your income and savings
• The amount that the government says that you need to live on
• Whether you have any other adults living with you
• The amount of your Council Tax (where you are the person liable to pay)

If you are on a low income and would like to check to see if you could be entitled to Council Tax Benefit, you can use our Benefits Calculator.

If you would like to make a claim, please contact the Benefits Section for an application form for Council Tax Benefit at:

or by telephone: 01255 686811
fax: 01255 686402
email to: benefits@tendringdc.gov.uk