Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Non-dependants

A non-dependant is a person over 18 years of age who normally lives with you such as an adult, son, daughter or parent. We may reduce your weekly benefit if you have a non-dependant living in the property with you. The level of deductions are set each year by the government and will depend on the non-dependant's age, circumstances and income. The most recent rates are shown in the downloads box below.

Are there any exceptions?
Yes. There is no deduction for non-dependants if either you or your partner are

• registered blind,
• receiving Attendance Allowance, or
• receiving the care component of Disability Living Allowance

Additionally there is no deduction if your non-dependant is:

• under 18
• under 25 and receives Income Support or income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• receiving Pension Credit
• a full time student or student nurse, or
• on Worked Based Training for Young People (formerly Youth Training)

Further information on non-dependants can be found in the leaflets;

• Help with rent and Council Tax for pensioners,
• Help with rent and Council Tax for people of working age.

If you have any questions on non-dependants or other people living with you, please contact us.