Non-dependants
Last updated: 3 April 2025
Next review: 3 April 2026
A non-dependent is someone aged over 18 who:
- lives with you
- is not your partner
- is not a child for whom you receive Child Benefit
How non dependents affect your Housing Benefit
We must deduct a set amount from your benefit regardless of whether they help with your housing costs
Non dependent deductions from April 2025
| Non dependent’s income | Amount deducted |
|---|---|
| Aged 25 and over and getting income support and income based JSA. Or any age in receipt of main phase income related ESA, aged 18 or over, not in remunerative work | £19.65 |
| Getting state pension credits | NIL |
| Aged 18+ and in paid work: | |
| £19.65 |
| £45.15 |
| £62.00 |
| £101.35 |
| £115.45 |
| £126.65 |