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S2a5n3d879
S2a5n3d879 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
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Hello I am wondering if my son moves in with me will it effect my houseing benefit I am on state pension

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,045 Championing

    1/ Are you claiming a disability benefit yourself such as PIP daily living, DLA mid/high rate care or Attendance Allowance? If so then there will be no non dependant deductions for HB. If not then it will depend on the circumstances of your son.

    2/ If they are under 25 and claim Universal Credit and do not work, or they are claiming Income Related ESA, JSA or Income Support. There will be no deductions.

    3/ If they are working then it will depend on their earnings.

    If you're also claiming single person discount for council tax reduction this will also end.

    Also if you're claiming pension credit that also includes Severe disability premium, this will end unless your son is either registered blind or claims a qualifying disability benefit himself.

    More information here regarding non dependant deductions.

    https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/housing_benefit_deductions_when_living_with_non_dependants

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 4,785 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @S2a5n3d879, I can see you're on the right track to getting things cleared up with Poppy, but I just wanted to pop in quickly to say hello and welcome you to the community. If you can answer some of Poppy's questions I'm sure we can help you work out whether your benefits might be affected.

    Hope you'll find the community friendly and useful. 😊

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