Pension Credit

Niceguy2

My elder sister (widow) long retired and on pension credit, rents a small place and manages because of pension credit. My daughter who is almost 18 wants to live with her and do a final year of 6th form in her area. My daughter will receive from me enough money that she can fend for herself, food etc etc, however she would like to get a part time job to supplement her income as she has started driving. My sister is very concerned that any income coming into her house will effect her pension credit. Obviously the money will belong to my daughter and not my sister. Has anyone any idea about this?

sammyjammy

They will be separate households, as long is she is at sixth form full time there is no impact on your sisters pension credit

sammyjammy

Key Rules and ExemptionsNo deductions are applied to your benefit calculations if the other adult living with you: [1, 2, 3]

• Receives Pension Credit
• Is a full-time student
• Is under the age of 18
• Receives a youth training allowance
• Has been a hospital in-patient for more than 52 weeks
• Is in prison [1, 2]

flaneurs_lobster

Someone renting who is on Pension Credit is likely to have Council Tax reduction/exemption?

Would the single-person discount be of relevance?

GrumpyDil

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82062322#Comment_82062322

Full time students are exempt from paying council tax.

sgthammer

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82062322#Comment_82062322

If the granddaughter is a student, she's invisible for CT purposes. But that will obviously change as soon as her course finishes.