Council opening hours throughout Christmas
Some Westmorland and Furness Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays. Read the full list of Council opening hours during the festive period.
Applicable amounts
The applicable amount is the amount of money the government believes you, your partner (if you have one) and your family (if applicable) need to meet your necessary weekly costs.
Non-dependant deductions
We deduct an amount per week if an 18 year old, or older, lives with you. This is if you are not getting Child Benefit for them.
Non-dependant deductions for Housing Benefit
| Age and income | Housing Benefit |
|---|---|
| Age 18 years or over, gross earnings £577 or more | £126.65 |
| Age 18 years or over, gross earnings £463 to £576.99 | £115.45 |
| Age 18 years or over, gross earnings £348 to £462.99 | £101.35 |
| Age 18 years or over, gross earnings £266 to £347.99 | £62.00 |
| Age 18 years or over, gross earnings £183 to £265.99 | £45.15 |
| Age 18 years or over, works 16 hours or more and income less than £183 | £19.65 |
| Age 18 years or over and not working 16 hours or more | £19.65 |
| Age 25 years or over on Income Support, or Income Based Job Seeker's Allowance | £19.65 |
| In receipt of main phase Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related) | £19.65 |
| Under 25 years of age on Income Support, or on Income Based Job Seeker's Allowance, or Universal Credit (and there is no income) | £0 |
| Not in receipt of main phase Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related) | £0 |
| In receipt of Pension Credit in and/or not in remunerative work | £0 |
Non-dependant deductions for Council Tax Reduction
| Age and income | Council Tax Reduction |
|---|---|
| Age 18 years or over, gross earnings £577 or more | £15.35 |
| Age 18 years or over, gross earnings £463 to £576.99 | £12.80 |
| Age 18 years or over, gross earnings £266 to £462.99 | £10.20 |
| Age 18 years or over, gross earnings less than £266 | £5.00 |
| Age 18 years or over, works 16 hours or more and income less than £256 | £5.00 |
| Age 18 years or over and not working 16 hours or more | £5.00 |
| Age 25 years or over on Income Support, or Income Based Job Seeker's Allowance | £5.00 |
| In receipt of main phase Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related) | £0 |
| Under 25 years of age on Income Support, or on Income Based Job Seeker's Allowance, or Universal Credit (and there is no income) | £0 |
| Not in receipt of main phase Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related) | £0 |
| In receipt of Pension Credit in and/or not in remunerative work | £0 |