Council Tax Benefit and Second Adult Rebate

Council tax benefit can help people on low incomes pay their bill – over 20% of households in Darlington get some rebate and around 14% get full rebate.

You do not have to be claiming income support or job seeker's allowance to get council tax benefit – you can also claim if you are:

  • A Pensioner
  • Working
  • Getting any other benefits
  • Getting tax credits

If you are a pensioner (or a relative is a pensioner) check to see if you (or your relative) might be entitled using the On-line Benefit calculator You don't have to be eligible to Pension Credit to qualify for council tax benefit.                     
 
Full council tax benefit can be paid on dwellings in valuation bands F,G and H.
 
If you do not have a partner but there is another adult on a low income living in your household, you might be able to get second adult rebate for that person. 

Making a claim for council tax benefit or second adult rebate is easy and we can help you with the paperwork.  For more details on council tax benefit, second adult rebate and how to apply visit Housing Benefits Information