If you have a non-dependant living with you such as an adult son, daughter, relative or friend, we may take fixed amounts from your Housing Benefit based on their gross weekly income.
A deduction is taken regardless of whether the non-dependant contributes to your household or not.
| Circumstances | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Aged 25 and over receiving IS, JSA(IB) or main phase ESA(IR) | £19.65 |
| Aged 18 to 24 receiving main phase ESA(IR) | £19.65 |
| Aged 18 and over and no in remunerative work | £19.65 |
| Aged 18 and over in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £182.99 or less | £19.65 |
| Aged 18 and over in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £183 to £265.99 | £45.15 |
| Aged 18 and over in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £266 to £347.99 | £62.00 |
| Aged 18 and over in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £348 to £462.99 | £101.35 |
| Aged 18 and over in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £463 to £576.99 | £115.45 |
Aged 18 and over in remunerative work receiving gross weekly income of £577 or more | £126.65 |
