Non-dependants and how they affect your claim
Who is a non-dependant?
A non-dependant is usually someone over the age of 18 living with you. They are expected to contribute to housing and Council Tax costs, so we will take a deduction for them living in your home.
Who we will take a deduction for
Non-dependants who we may take deductions for are:
- children who’ve left education and you no longer receive Child Benefit for
- family members
- friends
Who we won’t take a deduction for
We do not take a deduction if the non-dependant is:
- aged under 18
- on Pension Credit
- a Youth Trainee
- in prison or detention
- a patient in hospital for more than 52 weeks
- a temporary resident whose normal home is elsewhere
- a member of the armed forces away on operations
- a full time student during their period of study
- a full time student during their vacation if not in paid work
- a full time student and you or your partner are aged 65 or over
- aged under 25 and receives:
- Income based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income Support
- Income related Employment Support Allowance (assessment phase)
- Universal Credit (without any earned income)
We do not take a deduction for any non-dependant if you or your partner:
- are severely sight impaired or have recently regained sight
- receive the care component of Disability Living Allowance
- receive Attendance Allowance
- receive the daily living component of Personal Independence Payments
How much deduction will we take?
The amount we take will depend on the non-dependent person’s income. The decision letter we send will tell you what we are taking.
Please note pre-April 2024 we have different rules for working age claims that may affect your entitlement before that period.
The 2023 non-dependant deductions apply until 31 March 2024. The 2024 non-dependant deductions apply from 1 April 2024.
Non-dependant deductions for those in work (2024)
Weekly income (£) | Deduction (£) |
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£554.00 or more | £15.10 |
Between £445.00 and £553.99 | £12.60 |
Between £256.00 and £444.99 | £10.05 |
£255.99 or less | £4.90 |
Not working | £4.90 |
Non-dependant deductions for those in work (2023)
Weekly income (£) | Deduction (£) |
---|---|
£511.00 or more | £14.15 |
Between £410.00 and £510.99 | £11.80 |
Between £236.00 and £409.99 | £9.40 |
£235.99 or less | £4.20 |
Not working | £4.20 |