Who is classed as a non-dependant
A non-dependant is a person over 18 years of age that normally lives with the claimant, other than:
- a partner
- dependant child
- joint tenant or a sub-tenant
We make a weekly deduction for each non-dependant. The amount taken off depends on their income and circumstances.
Find out how much will be deducted
You must let us know if there's a change of your non-dependants by reporting a change of circumstances.
When deductions do not apply
We will not make a deduction if you or your partner:
- is registered blind
- gets Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (care component), Personal Independence Payment (daily living component) or an Armed Forces Independence Payment
We will not make a deduction if the non-dependant:
- is under 18
- is in prison
- normally lives elsewhere
- is a full-time student
- gets Pension Credit
- is aged under 25 and gets Income Support or income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
- is aged 25 and gets assessment phase income-related Employment Support Allowance
There may be other cases where a deduction won't be applied.
People who are State Pension age
If you or your partner are aged 66 or over, non-dependant deductions can be delayed for 26 weeks if a non-dependant:
- moves in with you
- who lives with you has a change in circumstances which leads to larger reduction
The 26 week delay does not apply if:
- a dependant who lives with you becomes a non-dependant
- a non-dependant is no longer a student