PART 3

INCOME SUPPORT, HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT

Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit
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1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 7 and 8 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 30(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.
3
In regulation 55 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£60.60” substitute “£73.85”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£9.40” substitute “£11.45”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£122.00” substitute “£124.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£122.00”, “£180.00” and “£21.55” substitute “£124.00”, “£183.00” and “£26.25” respectively;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£180.00”, “£234.00” and “£29.60” substitute “£183.00”, “£238.00” and “£36.10” respectively;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£234.00”, “£310.00” and “£48.45” substitute “£238.00”, “£316.00” and “£59.05” respectively; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£55.20” substitute “£316.00”, “£394.00” and “£67.25” respectively.
4
In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£24.05”, “£24.05”, “£12.15”, “£16.00”, “£16.00”, “£8.05” and “£2.95” substitute “£25.30”, “£25.30”, “£12.80”, “£16.85”, “£16.85”, “£8.45” and “£3.10” respectively.
5
In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£21.55” substitute “£25.50”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£2.50” substitute “£2.95”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£1.75” substitute “£2.05”.
6
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 3(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) “£17.40” remains unchanged.
8
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.
9
In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
10
In paragraph 21 of Schedule 5 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
Regulation 55 was substituted by S.I. 2007/2869 and amended by S.I. 2011/821.
Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/3157 and 2010/793.