Non-dependants
Non-dependants are adults who normally share your home but don't rely on you for money.
They are expected to pay some of the rent and Council Tax. That's why we take money off your Housing Benefit and a lower amount of Council Tax Reduction.
The charts below show how we adjust your Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction:
Non-dependant deduction rates for Housing Benefit
With effect from 6 April 2020, there will no longer be any rent free weeks for council tenants. This means that rent will be charged over 52 weeks..
We work out the deduction for non-dependant couples on their joint income.
|
Non-dependant Deductions |
April 2019 | April 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 25 or over and on IS/JSA(IB), or aged 18 or over and not in remunerative work: | £15.60 | £15.85 |
| In receipt of main phase ESA(IR) | £15.60 | £15.85 |
| In receipt of Pension Credit | Nil | Nil |
| Not in receipt of main phase ESA(IR) rate | Nil | Nil |
| Aged 18 or over and working more than 16 hours per week: | ||
|
- gross income less than £149.00 |
£15.60 | £15.85 |
| - gross income between £149.00 and £216.99 | £35.85 | £36.45 |
| - gross income between £217.00 and £282.99 | £49.20 | £50.05 |
| - gross income between £283.00 and £376.99 | £80.55 | £81.90 |
| - gross income between £377.00 and £468.99 | £91.70 | £93.25 |
| - gross income more than £468.99 | £100.65 | £102.35 |
Non-dependant deduction rates for Council Tax Reduction (CTR)
We work out the deduction for non-dependant couples on their joint income. The deduction taken for any non-dependants will depend on whether you are of working age or are a pensioner. The deductions from 1 April 2020 onwards are shown below.
| Non-dependant's circumstances | Weekly CTR deduction for working age claimants |
|---|---|
|
Working 16 hours or more per week |
£10 |
|
Working less than 16 hours |
£5 |
|
Not working |
£5 |
|
Full time student |
Nil |
| Non-dependant's circumstances | Weekly CTR deduction for pensioners |
|---|---|
|
Aged 18 or over and working more than 16 hours per week: gross income less than £217.00 |
£4.05 |
|
Aged 18 or over and in working more than 16 hours per week: gross income between £217.00 and £376.99 |
£8.25 |
|
Aged 18 or over and working more than 16 hours per week: gross income between £377.00 and £468.99 |
£10.35 |
|
Aged 18 or over and working more than 16 hours per week: gross income £469.00 and above |
£12.40 |
|
In receipt of state Pension Credit or in receipt of Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based), or Employment Support Allowance (Income Related) |
Nil |
|
Others aged 18 or over |
£4.05 |
Contact us
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