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 £183 | 19.65 |
| £183 to £265.99 | 45.15 |
| £266 to £347.99 | 62.00 |
| £348 to 462.99 | 101.35 |
| £463 to £576.99 | 115.45 |
| £577 or more | 126.65 |
| 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 £266 | 5.00 |
| £266 to £462.99 | 10.20 |
| £463 to £576.99 | 12.80 |
| £577 or more | 15.35 |
| 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 | 19.65 | 5.00 |
| Receiving Pension Credit, may or may not be working | Nil | Nil |
| Aged 25 or over and on IS/JSA(IB) or ESA(IR) main phase | 19.65 | Nil |
| Aged under 25 and on IS/JSA(IB) or assessment phase ESA(IR) | Nil | Nil |
| Aged 25 or over and receiving ESA(IR) assessment phase | 19.65 | Nil |
| Receiving ESA(IR) main phase | 19.65 | Nil |
| Aged under 25, has no earned income and is receiving Universal Credit | Nil | 5.00 (Nil if living with someone over pension age) |
| Aged over 25, has no earned income and is receiving Universal Credit | 19.65 | 5.00 |
| Receiving ESA(C) or JSA(C) | 19.65 | 5.00 |