Housing Benefit Non-Dependant Deductions
Housing Benefit - Non Dependant Deductions
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?
| April 2010 | April 2011 | |
| Aged 25 or over and on IS/JSA(IB), or aged 18 or over and not in remunerative work | 7.40 | 9.40 |
| In receipt of main phase ESA(IR) | 7.40 | 9.40 |
| In receipt of Pension Credit | Nil | Nil |
| Not in receipt of main phase ESA(IR) rate | Nil | Nil |
| Aged 18 or over and in remunerative work | ||
| - gross income less than £122.00 |
7.40 |
9.40 |
| - gross income not less than £122.00 but less than £180.00 |
17.00 | 21.55 |
| - gross income not less than £180.00 but less than £234.00 | 23.35 | 29.60 |
| - gross income not less than £234.00 but less than £310.00 | 38.20 | 48.45 |
| - gross income not less than £310.00 but less than £387.00 | 43.50 | 55.20 |
| - gross income not less than £387.00 | 47.75 | 60.60 |
Are there any exceptions?
Yes. No deductions are made if you or your partner are:
- Registered Blind
- Receiving Attendance Allowance
- Receiving the care component of Disability Living Allowance (at any rate)
No deductions are made if the non-dependant is:
- Receiving Pension Credit
- Aged under 18
- Aged under 25 who are on Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
- Aged under 25 who are in the assessment phase (first 13 weeks) of ESA (income related)
- A prisoner
- A student (but in HB only, and only if the claimant and any partner are under 65, there is a deduction in the summer vacation if they take up remunerative work)
- Has been in hospital for 52 weeks or more
Non-Dependant deductions - Council Tax Benefit aged over 18
| April 2010 | April 2011 | |
| Age 18 and over and in remunerative work | ||
| - others aged 18 or over | 2.30 | 2.85 |
| - gross income less than £180.00 | 2.30 | 2.85 |
| - gross income not less than £180.00 but less than £310.00 | 4.60 | 5.70 |
| - gross income not less than £310.00 but less than £387.00 | 5.80 | 7.20 |
| - gross income greater than £387.00 | 6.95 | 8.60 |
| In receipt of Pension Credit, IS, JSA(IB), or ESA(IR) | Nil | Nil |
These changes mean that the amount of Housing Benefit that you or your tenant receives may go down.
For further information please contact
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