Deductions for adults in the household
Council Tax Support entitlement may change if you have other adults (apart from your partner) living with you.
Deductions can be made from the amount of Council Tax Support you get if you share your home with any adults who are not dependant on you, for example, adult children, relatives or friends.
These deductions are made because these people should pay something towards your Council Tax. These are known as non dependant deductions.
| Non dependant deductions, 2022 to 2023 | Deduction in Council Tax Support |
|---|---|
| Persons in receipt of Income Support, JSA(IB), ESA(IR) Assessment or Pension Credit, no earned income and Universal Credit | Nil |
| Aged 18 or over and in remunerative work | - |
| Gross weekly earned income of: | - |
| gross income: less than £223.99 | £4.20 |
| gross income: £224.00 to £388.99 | £8.55 |
| gross income: £389.00.00 to £483.99 | £10.70 |
| gross income: £484.00 and above | £12.85 |
| Lower Deduction | £4.20 |
| Non dependant deductions, 2023 to 2024 | Deduction in Council Tax Support |
|---|---|
| Persons in receipt of Income Support, JSA(IB), ESA(IR) Assessment or Pension Credit, no earned income and Universal Credit | Nil |
| Aged 18 or over and in remunerative work | - |
| Gross weekly earned income of: | - |
| Gross income: less than £235.99 | £4.60 |
| Gross income: £236.00 to £409.99 | £9.40 |
| Gross income: £410.00.00 to £510.99 | £11.80 |
| Gross income: £511.00 and above | £14.15 |
| Lower deduction | £4.60 |
If you are experiencing extreme financial difficulty you may be able to get temporary help by applying for the Council Tax Discretionary Fund scheme.
Page last updated: 29 January 2024
