PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support21

1

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 2 and 3 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.

2

In—

a

regulations 17(1)(b)59, 18(1)(c) and 21(1)60; and

b

paragraphs 13A(2)(a)61 and 14(2)(a)62 of Part III of Schedule 2,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains unchanged).

3

In Part I of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 163 shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1)64, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£66.90” substitute “£68.27”.

4

In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 265 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£17.45” substitute “£17.60”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.45” substitute “£17.60”.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 266 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

6

In paragraph 11(5) of Schedule 367 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the LMI Regulations 201768 “£100,000” remains unchanged.

7

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 369 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£100.65” substitute “£102.35”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.60” substitute “£15.85”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£143.00” substitute “£149.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.85” substitute “£36.45”;

ii

for “£143.00” substitute “£149.00”; and

iii

for “£209.00” substitute “£217.00”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£49.20” substitute “£50.05”;

ii

for “£209.00” substitute “£217.00”; and

iii

for “£272.00” substitute “£283.00”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£80.55” substitute “£81.90”;

ii

for “£272.00” substitute “£283.00”; and

iii

for “£363.00” substitute “£377.00”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£91.70” substitute “£93.25”;

ii

for “£363.00” substitute “£377.00”; and

iii

for “£451.00” substitute “£469.00”.

Income Support Transitional Protection22

It is directed70 that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 198771 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 1.7 per cent.

The relevant sum for Income Support23

In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act72 (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£40.50” substitute “£41.00”.

Housing Benefit24

1

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 4 and 5 to this Order; and unless otherwise stated, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

2

In regulation 27(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300” remains unchanged.

3

In regulation 7473 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£100.65” substitute “£102.35”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.60” substitute “£15.85”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£143.00” substitute “£149.00”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.85” substitute “£36.45”;

ii

for “£143.00” substitute “£149.00”; and

iii

for “£209.00” substitute “£217.00”;

e

in paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£49.20” substitute “£50.05”;

ii

for “£209.00” substitute “£217.00”; and

iii

for “£272.00” substitute “£283.00”;

f

in paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£80.55” substitute “£81.90”;

ii

for “£272.00” substitute “£283.00”; and

iii

for “£363.00” substitute “£377.00”; and

g

in paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£91.70” substitute “£93.25”;

ii

for “£363.00” substitute “£377.00”; and

iii

for “£451.00” substitute “£469.00”.

4

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 174 (ineligible service charges), for “£28.55”, “£28.55”, “£14.50”, “£19.05”, “£19.05”, “£9.55” and “£3.55” substitute “£29.05”, “£29.05”, “£14.75”, “£19.35”, “£19.35”, “£9.70” and “£3.60” respectively.

5

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 175 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£32.70” substitute “£34.30”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.80” substitute “£4.00”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.60” substitute “£2.75”.

6

In Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 176 shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1)77, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£66.90” substitute “£68.27”.

7

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 4 of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) (Amendment) Regulations 201578—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.45” substitute “£17.60”.

8

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.

9

In Part 6 of Schedule 379 (amount of component)—

a

in paragraph 25, as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 201780, for “£29.05” substitute “£29.55”; and

b

in paragraph 2681 for “£38.55” substitute “£39.20”.

10

In paragraph 17(1)82 and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

11

In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit25

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 6 and 7 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 5583 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£100.65” substitute “£102.35”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.60” substitute “£15.85”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£143.00” substitute “£149.00”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.85” substitute “£36.45”;

ii

for “£143.00” substitute “£149.00”; and

iii

for “£209.00” substitute “£217.00”;

e

in paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£49.20” substitute “£50.05”;

ii

for “£209.00” substitute “£217.00”; and

iii

for “£272.00” substitute “£283.00”;

f

in paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£80.55” substitute “£81.90”;

ii

for “£272.00” substitute “£283.00”; and

iii

for “£363.00” substitute “£377.00”; and

g

in paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£91.70” substitute “£93.25”;

ii

for “£363.00” substitute “£377.00”; and

iii

for “£451.00” substitute “£469.00”.

4

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 184 (ineligible service charges), for “£28.55”, “£28.55”, “£14.50”, “£19.05”, “£19.05”, “£9.55” and “£3.55” substitute “£29.05”, “£29.05”, “£14.75”, “£19.35”, “£19.35”, “£9.70” and “£3.60” respectively.

5

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 185 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£32.70” substitute “£34.30”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.80” substitute “£4.00”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.60” substitute “£2.75”.

6

In Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 186 shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1)87, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£66.90” substitute “£68.27”.

7

In paragraph 3(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 4 of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 for “£17.45” substitute “£17.60”.

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 7 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 588 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.