What age does a child become a non dependant?

A non-dependant is a person aged 18 or over who lives in your home or is using your home as their main residence. A non-dependant does not have to be a family member.

What is a non dependant charge?

A non dependant deduction is a reduction in your housing benefit for certain adults who normally live with you – usually friends or family members. Non dependants are usually expected to contribute something towards your rent.

Does a non dependant affect Universal Credit?

In Universal Credit there is one deduction for each non-dependant, even if they are a couple, but for the other benefits mentioned above, if you have a non-dependant couple living with you, only one deduction is made for them. The appropriate deduction will be the highest that applies.

Does a non dependant affect council tax?

Non-dependant deductions Housing benefit and council tax support are normally reduced for each non-dependant living in your home. If the non-dependant is working less than 16 hours a week, the lowest deduction will apply.

Can I claim Child Benefit for my 19 year old?

These benefits usually stop on 31 August after a child turns 16, but if your child is in full-time approved education or training, you can still claim for them until they are 19, or in some cases 20.

Will my 18 year old working affect my benefits?

No, they are still classed as a dependant so any income they have won’t affect your benefits.

What is a qualifying non dependent?

Age – a qualifying child must be under the age of 19 all year, unless they are a student. If the qualifying child is a full-time student for five months or more during the year, they must be under age 24. A qualifying child who is permanently and totally disabled does not have to meet the age test.

What is a non dependent adult?

A non-dependant can be a parent, adult son or daughter, relative or friend who lives in your home. Non dependant deduction means that your housing benefit is reduced if an adult who could contribute to your rent lives with you.

What is classed as someone living with you?

Although there is no legal definition of living together, it generally means to live together as a couple without being married. Couples who live together are sometimes called common-law partners. This is just another way of saying a couple are living together.

Do I still get Child Benefit if my child goes to college?

You cannot get Child Benefit if your child studies Higher Education. This includes degrees, SVQ level 4 and above, HNCs and HNDs. If your child stays in approved education or training, you must inform the Child Benefit Helpline, so that Child Benefit and other benefits continue.

Can I still get Child Benefit if my child is 18?

You can continue to be entitled to Child Benefit for a young person aged 16, 17, 18 or 19 if they’re a ‘qualifying young person’.