Other people who live with you

Your benefit may be affected if you have non-dependants living in your household.

Who is a non-dependant?

A non-dependant is someone aged 18 or over, for example, an adult son or daughter, a relative or even a friend who lives with you on a non-commercial basis.

A non-dependant does not include:

  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou00 Dependant members of your family, i.e. a partner or child for whom you get
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou00 child benefit.
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou00 Lodgers or boarders who live with you on a commercial basis.
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou00 Tenants or sub-tenants
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou00 People who own part or all of your home, i.e. a joint owner
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou00 Professional carers.

What are non-dependant deductions and why are they made?

The government expects non-dependants to contribute towards the running expenses of the household, which includes rent and/or council tax.
Many householders receive money from their non-dependants to cover housekeeping costs.  However, even if the non-dependant pays little or nothing a standard, fixed sum deductions will still be made from the householder's Housing Benefit (HB) and /or Council Tax Benefit (CTB).
These deductions are calculated on the non-dependant's gross income, so it is important to let us know of any changes in that person's income. If their income increases or decreases this may affect the deduction.
It is also important we are kept up to date with any other changes that occur regarding a non-dependant.

When is a non-dependant deduction not made?

Deductions are not made if you or your partner are:
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou01 Registered blind
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou01 In receipt of Attendance Allowance or care component of Disability Living Allowance.
In addition no deduction is made if the non-dependant is:
  • Aged 25 or under and receives either Jobseekers Allowance (income based) or Income Support.
  • Gets a work based training allowance.
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou01 Usually lives somewhere else.
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou01 Has been a hospital inpatient for more than six weeks.
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou01 Is a prisoner or otherwise detained.
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou01 Is in receipt of Pension Credits.
  • Otherpeoplewholivewithyou01 Is a student - specific rules apply. Please contact us for further information.

How much is a non-dependant deduction?

The amount of the deduction depends on the level of gross income the non-dependant receives.   The current weekly amounts (from April 2012 and may change from April 2013) are as follows:
Aged 18 and over – with a gross weekly income of:

Council Tax Benefit Non-Dependant Deductions

  • In receipt of state Pension Credit or in receipt of IS, JSA(IB), or ESA(IR) – Nil
  • Gross income greater than £394.00 – £9.90
  • Gross income not less than £316.00 but less than £394.00 - £8.25
  • Gross income not less than £183.00 but less than £316.00 - £6.55
  • Gross income less than £183.00 - £3.30
  • Others aged 18 or over – £3.30

Housing Benefit Non-Dependant Deductions

  • Aged 25 or over on IS/JSA(IB, or aged 18 or over and not in remunerative work - £11.45
  • In receipt of main phase ESA(IR) - £11.45
  • In receipt of Pension Credit - Nil
  • Not in receipt of main phase ESA(IR) rate – Nil
Aged 18 or over and in remunerative work
  • Gross income less than £124.00 - £11.45
  • Gross income not less than £124.00 but less than £183.00 - £26.25
  • Gross income not less than £183.00 but less than £238.00 - £36.10
  • Gross income not less than £238.00 but less than £316.00 - £59.05
  • Gross income not less than £316.00 but less than £394.00 - £67.25
  • Gross income not less than £394.00 - £73.85

Contacting Us

If you would like more information or advice you can:

Write to us at:
Isle of Wight Council
Revenues Division
Council Offices
Broadway
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 9EA

Telephone on: - 01983 823950

Late night opening for telephone enquiries every Wednesday until 6pm.


Email – [email protected]

In Person – you can visit us at any of our local offices
Opening Times - 8.30 am – 5.00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 8.30 am – 4.30 pm Fridays. Closed all day Tuesday







Page last updated on: 29/10/2012