A Non Dependant is a person aged 18 or over who lives in your home or uses your home as their main residence on a non-commercial basis. They do not have to be a family member.

Will my benefit be affected?
If you have a non dependant living in your home your benefit may be reduced.

What do I need to do?
You must tell us if someone moves into or out of your home as this may affect your benefit.

If you have a non dependant who has an increase or decrease in their earnings or income you must let us know. It may increase or decrease the deduction we have to make. Even if your non dependant is receiving any state benefits we shall need to know.

How is the deduction calculated?
The government sets a weekly deduction for non dependants, depending on their gross income. The more income they have the greater the deduction from your benefit.

Are there any cases where no deduction is made?
Yes they are:
- If you or your partner are receiving Attendance Allowance.
- If you or your partner are receiving the care component of the Disability Living Allowance.
- If you or your partner are registered blind.
- If your non dependant is a full-time student or receives a work based training allowance.
- If your non dependant is in hospital for 52 weeks or more.
- If your non dependant is in prison or normally lives elsewhere.
- From 4 April 2005, if your non dependant is receiving any type of Pension Credit.

Do I need to provide any information?
We shall need to see proof of your non dependant’s income such as:
- Wage slips
- A completed employer’s certificate of earnings
- Award letter from the Department for Works and Pensions or a payment book
- Student award letter
- Accounts if your non dependant is self-employed