If you have a non-dependant living with you such as an adult son, daughter, relative or friend, we will take fixed amounts from your housing benefit. This is based on the gross weekly income of the non-dependant and the amounts are given below.
We take deductions regardless of whether the non-dependant contributes to your household or not.
*Below figures are correct as of financial year 2024/25*
| Circumstances | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Person aged at least 25 years receiving IS/JSA(IB)/ESA(IR) | £19.30 |
| Person aged at least 25 years receiving UC – no earned income | £19.30 |
| Person aged 18 to 24 years receiving IS/JSA(IB)/ESA(IR)(assessment phase) | Nil |
| Person aged 18 to 24 years receiving ESA(IR)(main phase) | £19.30 |
| Person aged 18 to 24 years or less receiving universal credit – no earned income | Nil |
| Person aged at least 18 years not in remunerative work and not receiving IS/JSA(IB)/ESA(IR) | £19.30 |
| Person receiving Pension Credit | Nil |
| Person aged at least 18 years in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £175.99 or less – with or without UC | £19.30 |
| Person aged at least 18 years in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £176 to £255.99 - with or without UC | £44.40 |
| Person aged at least 18 years in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £256 to £333.99 - with or without UC | £60.95 |
| Person aged at least 18 years in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £334 to £444.99 - with or without UC | £99.65 |
| Person aged at least 18 years in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £445 to £553.99 - with or without UC | £113.50 |
| Person aged at least 18 years in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £554 or more - with or without UC | £124.55 |
| Person aged less than 18 years - whether in remunerative work or not | Nil |
