How much we deduct for non-dependants
All figures shown below are weekly figures and usually change each April.
| Non-dependant over 18, working 16 hours or more a week, may be receiving Universal Credit, with a gross weekly income of: | Amount we take off Housing Benefit (£) |
|---|---|
| Up to £192 | 20.40 |
| £192 to £278.99 | 46.85 |
| £279 to £364.99 | 64.35 |
| £365 to £484.99 | 105.20 |
| £485 to £604.99 | 119.85 |
| £605 or more | 131.45 |
| Non-dependant over 18, working 16 hours or more a week, may be receiving Universal Credit, with a gross weekly income of: | Amount we take off Council Tax Support (£) |
|---|---|
| Under £279 | 5.20 |
| £279 to £484.99 | 10.60 |
| £485 to £604.99 | 13.30 |
| £605 or more | 15.95 |
Non-dependant | Amount we take off Housing Benefit (£) | Amount we take off Council Tax Support (£) |
Over 18, working less than 16 hours a week, may also be receiving Universal Credit | 20.40 | 5.20 |
Receiving Pension Credit, may or may not be working | Nil | Nil |
Aged 18 or over and on ESA(IR) main phase | 20.40 | Nil |
Aged under 25, has no earned income and is receiving Universal Credit | Nil | 5.20 (Nil if living with someone over pension age) |
Aged over 25, has no earned income and is receiving Universal Credit | 20.40 | 5.20 (Nil if living with someone over pension age) |
Receiving ESA(C) or JSA(C) | 20.40 | 5.20 |