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How benefits are calculated
Both Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are calculated by comparing your income with your "applicable amount" (this is a notional amount of a customer’s needs intended to cover basic living expenses and varies according to individual circumstances). The applicable amount is set by Central Government Regulations.
If you are in receipt of Income Support/Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)/Employment Support Allowance (Income Related) or Pension Credit (Guarantee) or your income is below the applicable amount relevant to you then it is likely that you will qualify for 100% benefit on your rent eligible for Housing Benefit and Council Tax, less any non dependent deductions.
If your income is above the applicable amount, then you will be liable to pay;
- 65p per week Rent for every £1 which your income exceeds the applicable amount.
- 20p per week Council Tax for every £1 which your income exceeds the applicable amount.
Non-dependant deductions
If another adult (other than your partner) aged 18 years or over lives in your home, a deduction will be made from your benefit. The deductions vary according to the income of the non-dependant. |