Non-dependant Deduction
If someone in your home is over 18, not in full time education, works or claims benefit, they will be expected to pay a contribution to your rent.
A non-dependant is someone aged 18 years or over - for example, an adult son or daughter or elderly relative - who lives with you other than on a commercial basis. If you only share a bathroom, lavatory, hall or passageway with them, they are probably not non-dependants.
A non-dependant does not include:
- dependant members of your family for whom you get benefit for example, a partner, young son or daughter;
- lodgers or boarders who live with you on a commercial basis;
- tenant or sub-tenants;
- people who own all or part of your home, eg a joint owner;
- professional carers.
The current levels of deductions from Housing Benefit aged 18 or over and in paid work:
| Gross Income | Amount of deduction |
|---|---|
| £577 and above | £126.65 |
| £463 to £576.99 | £115.45 |
| £348 to £462.99 | £101.35 |
| £266 to £347.99 | £62.00 |
| £183 to £265.99 | £45.15 |
| less than £183 | £19.65 |
The current levels of deductions from Council Tax support aged 18 or over and in paid work.
| Gross Income | Amount of deduction |
|---|---|
| £577 or more | £15.35 |
| £463 - £576.99 | £12.80 |
| £266 - £462.99 | £10.20 |
| less than £266 | £5.00 |
| Others aged 18 or over | £5.00 |
Pensioner in receipt of Pension Credit or Employment Support Allowance (income based) or Income Support/Job Seekers Allowance (income based) - Nil