Deductions for non-dependants

Non-dependants usually live, on a non-commercial basis, in the claimant's household.  Some non-dependants pay towards household bills. This money is not counted as the claimant's income.

Deductions for non-dependents are made from your Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. These are not related to the amount a non-dependant may pay you. The deduction amount is set by the government and are applied even if the non-dependant does not pay towards the household bills. The fixed amounts are based on the non-dependant's circumstances.

In the case of a non-dependant couple; only one deduction will be made. The rate of this deduction  will be the highest that will be applied to them individually.  If either couple is working, the gross income is treated as belonging to them as a couple.

In cases where a claimant or partner is aged 65 or more and a non-dependant:

• moves into the household, or
• has a change in their circumstances which would increase the level of non-dependant deduction

The resulting change to Housing and/or Council Tax Support entitlement will be delayed for 26 weeks. Unless you are in receipt of  disability premium, which will be lost immediately.

It is important to let us know of any changed which may affect your entitlement.  You should let us know of any changes when they occur.  You can notify us by using our online Change in Circumstances form

Weekly Deductions 2024/25