Council Tax Support - Non-dependants

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 2024 non-dependant deductions apply until 31 March 2025. The 2025 non-dependant deductions apply from 1 April 2025.

Non-dependant deductions for those in work (2025)

Non-dependant deductions for those in work (2024)