Non-dependant deductions for Housing Benefit
Non-dependant means any person over 18 who normally lives with you on a non commercial basis such as an adult son, daughter, relative or friend.
We do not treat the following as non dependants:
- partners
- boarders
- sub tenants
- joint tenants
- children for whom you still receive child benefit
- carers who are employed by a charity or voluntary organisation
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? | 2021 Weekly £ |
| - gross income more than £469.00 per week | 102.85 |
| - gross income £377.00 to £468.99 per week | 93.70 |
| - gross income £283.00 to £376.99 per week | 82.30 |
| - gross income £217.00 to £282.99 per week | 50.30 |
| - gross income £149.00 to £216.99 per week | 36.65 |
| - gross income less than £149.00 per week | 15.95 |
| In receipt of Pension Credit | nil |
| In receipt of main phase Employment Support Allowance (income-related) | 15.95 |
Aged 25 or over and in receipt of Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (income-based) or aged 18 or over and not in remunerative work | 15.95 |
Aged under 25 and in receipt of Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (income-based) or Employment and Support Allowance (income-related) which does not include an amount for the support component or work-related activity component | nil |