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.
Non dependant's circumstances | Weekly deduction |
Aged 25 and over in receipt of Income Support and income-based JSA, | 15.95 |
Any age in receipt of main phase income-related ESA | 15.95 |
Earning less than £149 per week | 15.95 |
Earning between £149 and £216.99 | 36.65 |
Earning between £217 and £282.99 | 50.30 |
Earning between £282 and £376.99 | 82.30 |
Earning between £377 and £468.99 | 93.70 |
Earning more than £469 | 102.85 |