A non-dependant is someone who normally resides in your property. This includes relatives, older children who you do not receive Child Benefit for and friends.
A non-dependant is not a partner, a child or young person from the family for whom Child Benefit is in payment, a foster child/young person living in the property, a boarder, joint tenant, tenant or sub-tenant, or a carer.
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Rebate are normally reduced for each non-dependant living in your property. However, there are circumstances where the deduction is not made. These are as follows:-
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If you or your partner are registered blind, or ceased to be registered blind within the last 28 weeks due to regaining of sight.
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If you or your partner receive the care component of Disability Living Allowance, payable at any rate.
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If you or your partner receive Attendance Allowance, payable at any rate.
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If your non-dependant is on Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance. (Please note that a deduction for Housing Benefit will commence when the non-dependant reaches 25.)
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If your non-dependant is under 18.
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If your non-dependant is a full-time student. (Please note that there may be a deduction for Housing Benefit if the non-dependant starts part-time work in the summer vacation.)
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If your non-dependant receives a Work Based Training Allowance.
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If your non-dependant is in prison or otherwise detained.
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If your non-dependant has been in hospital for more than 52 weeks.
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If your non-dependant normally lives elsewhere.
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If your non-dependant is in receipt of a Pension Credit, either Guarantee Credit or Savings Credit.
The deduction that is made depends on your non-dependant's gross income. The lowest rate of deduction applies to all non-dependants who are not working, including those who are receiving other benefits. If your non-dependant is working then the amount deducted depends on your non-dependants gross income. For more information please contact the customer service team on 01452 396483
Last Modified: Tuesday 27 March 2012