Alternative Maximum Assistance
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What is Alternative Maximum Assistance?
This is a Council Tax reduction for people of pension age who have at least one other person living with them who is/are on a low income. It was previously known as Second Adult Rebate.
Who can claim
Working aged people can no longer claim Alternative Maximum Assistance.
You can make a claim if you are a pensioner and share your home with a person/persons who are over 18 years of age and are:
- not your spouse or partner
- not paying rent to you
- not liable to pay Council Tax
- receiving a low income
Your own income and capital are not taken into account in calculating any entitlement to Alternative Maximum Assistance. For example, if you pay Council Tax but do not qualify for Council Tax Reduction because of your own income, but your daughter who is claiming Income Support lives with you, you may claim Alternative Maximum Assistance in respect of her.