Your applicable amount is the amount of money you and your family need to have a basic standard of living.
It is made up of different amounts according to your own circumstances (please see the table below).
If you receive more than this figure in earnings or benefits etc. then the amount of Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit you can have will be reduced.
If you receive Income Support or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance you will normally qualify for full benefit on your eligible rent and eligible Council Tax subject to any non-dependant deductions.
If you do not receive Income Support or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, your applicable amount will be made up of the Personal Allowances and Premiums shown in the table below which combine according to your personal circumstances.
Personal Allowances
|
Single claimant |
aged less than 25 |
£51.85 |
|
|
aged between 25 and 59 |
£65.45 |
|
|
aged between 60 and 64 |
£132.60 |
|
|
aged 65 or over |
£153.15 |
|
Lone parent |
aged less then 18 (HB only) |
£51.85 |
|
|
aged 18 or over |
£65.45 |
|
Couple |
both aged less than 18 (HB only) |
£78.30 |
|
|
at least one aged between 18 and 59 |
£102.75 |
|
|
at least one aged between 60 and 64 |
£202.40 |
|
|
at least one aged 65 or over |
£229.50 |
|
Polygamous partner |
All aged less than 60 |
£37.30 |
|
|
at least one aged between 60 and 64 |
£69.80 |
|
|
at least one aged 65 or over |
£75.10 |
Premiums
|
Family premiums |
|
£17.40 |
|
|
at least one child under 1 year old |
£27.90 |
|
|
protected rate |
£22.20 |
|
|
protected rate with at least one child under 1 year old |
£32.70 |
|
Disabled child premium |
|
£52.08 |
|
Enhanced disability premium |
child |
£21.00 |
|
Severe disability premium |
single |
£53.65 |
|
|
couple - one qualifies |
£53.65 |
|
|
couple - both qualify |
£107.30 |
|
Carer premium |
|
£30.05 |
|
Disability premium |
single |
£28.00 |
|
|
couple |
£39.85 |
|
Enhanced disability premium |
single / lone parent |
£13.65 |
Special rules apply for people who are in hospital for 52 weeks or more. Please contact the Benefits Section for advice.