PART VIIIAMOUNT OF BENEFIT

Housing Benefit tapers

62.  The prescribed percentages for the purpose of sub-section (5) of section 21 of the Act (percentage of excess of income over applicable amount which is deducted from maximum housing benefit) shall be–

(a)in calculating the amount of a rate rebate, 20%; and

(b)in calculating the amount of a rent rebate or allowance, 65%.