Housing Benefit Non-Dependant Deductions
Housing Benefit - Non Dependant Deductions
From April 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Non-Dependant?
- Can Non-dependant Claim Housing Benefit?
- Does the money paid by Non-dependant for their keep, count as income for the Housing Benefit Claimant?
- Are these deductions related to what a Non-dependant pays for their keep?
- What if the Non-dependant pays nothing for their keep?
- What are the Levels of Deduction?
- Are there any exceptions?
- Non-dependant deductions - Council Tax Benefit aged over 18
- Further information
What is a Non dependent?
A non dependant is someone who normally lives with the Housing Benefit claimant such as an adult son, daughter, relative or friend.
Boarders, sub-tenants and joint tenants are not non-dependants.
Can Non-Dependants Claim Housing Benefit?
Non-dependants cannot claim Housing Benefit for any payments they make for their keep.
Does the money paid by Non-Dependants for their keep, count as income for the Housing Benefit Claimant?
No. This money is not treated as the claimant's income, instead a fixed deduction is made from the claimant's entitlement to Housing Benefit.
Are these deductions related to what a Non-Dependant pays for their keep?
No. These deductions are fixed sums dependant upon the non-dependant's Gross weekly income.
What if the Non-Dependant pays nothing for their keep?
The non-dependant's deduction is still made from the claimant's entitlement to Housing Benefit.
What are the Levels of Deduction?
Aged 18 or over and in remunerative work
- gross income less than £120.00 = £7.40
- gross income £120 - £177.99 = £17.00
- gross income £178 - £230.99 = £23.35
- gross income £231 - £305.99 = £38.20
- gross income £306 - £381.99 = £43.50
- gross income greater than £382 = £47.75
- Aged 25 or over and on Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance or Employment Support Allowance (IR), or aged 18 or over and not in remunerative work = £7.40
- In receipt of Pension Credit or not in receipt of main phase ESA(IR) rate = Nil
Are there any exceptions?
Yes. No deduction applies for any non-dependant whatsoever if the Housing Benefit claimant or any partner is:
- Registered Blind
- In receipt of Severe Disablement Allowance
- In receipt of Disability Living Allowance
- In receipt of Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance
or if the non-dependant:
- Is under 18
- Is under 25 and on Income Support / Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
- Is on a Youth Training Scheme
- Is a full time student
- Normally lives elsewhere
Non-Dependant deductions - Council Tax Benefit aged over 18
Aged 18 or over and in remunerative work
- gross income greater than £382 = £6.95
- gross income £306 - £381.99 = £5.80
- gross income £178 - £305.99 = £4.60
- gross income less than £177.99 = £2.30
- others aged 18 or over = £2.30
- in receipt of Pension Credit and in remunerative work = Nil
- in receipt of Pension Credit and not in remunerative work, or in receipt of Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance(IB) or Employment Support Allowance(IR) = Nil
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