2021/22 rates for non-dependant deductions from housing help

A deduction is usually made from the amount of help a person gets towards their rent if there are non-dependants living in that person's home. This can occur if, for example, an adult child is living with a parent or guardian. It is expected that this adult child, or other non-dependant, will make up the difference towards the household's rent. 

The deduction is a flat rate for people receiving universal credit. The amount deducted from housing benefit claims depends on the circumstances and income of the non-dependant. 

A deduction should not be taken if the person claiming benefits receives certain disability benefits.

The rates for 2021/22 are set out below. 

Universal Credit

No deduction is made for any adult who is

• under 21
• currently in prison
• responsible for a child under 5
• getting pension credit or carers allowance
• a child or grandchild currently serving on operations in the armed forces. 

£75.53 per month is deducted for all other non-dependants.

Housing Benefit

No deduction is made for any adult who is

• under 25 and receiving income support, income-based jobseekers allowance, or universal credit where they have no earned income
• receiving pension credit
• a full-time student, (unless they are working at least 16 hours during holidays)

The amount that will be deducted for other adults depends on their weekly income.