PART 3INCOME SUPPORT, HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT
Applicable amounts for Income Support16
1
The sums 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 to 4 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), 18(1)(c), 21(1) and 71(1)(a)(ii) and (d)(i); and
the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
3
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 248 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 249 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”.
5
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 250 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.
6
In paragraph 18 of Schedule 351 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.
7
The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 4 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
Income Support Transitional Protection17
The Relevant Sum for Income Support18
In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act54 (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£32.50” substitute “£34.50”.
Housing Benefit19
1
The sums 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 5 and 6 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 paragraph (4) the reference to regulation 74 means regulation 74 of the Housing Benefit Regulations as in force immediately before 1st April 2009 and regulation 74 as substituted by regulation 14 of the Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 200755.
3
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) “£300.00” remains unchanged.
4
In regulation 74 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.
5
In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£21.60”, “£21.60”, “£10.90”, “£14.35”, “£14.35”, “£7.20” and “£2.65” substitute “£22.95”, “£22.95”, “£11.60”, “£15.25”, “£15.25”, “£7.65” and “£2.80” respectively.
6
In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£15.45” substitute “£21.55”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£1.80” substitute “£2.50”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£1.25” substitute “£1.75”.
7
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 356 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.
8
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
9
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.
10
In Part 6 of Schedule 357 (amount of components)—
a
in paragraph 25 for “£24.00” substitute “£25.50”; and
b
in paragraph 26 for “£29.00” substitute “£30.85”.
11
In paragraph 17(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.
12
In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.
Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit20
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 paragraph (4) the reference to regulation 55 means regulation 55 of the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations as in force immediately before 1st April 2009 and regulation 55 as substituted by regulation 14 of the Housing Benefit (State Pension Credit) (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 200758.
3
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.
4
In regulation 55 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.
5
In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£21.60”, “£21.60”, “£10.90”, “£14.35”, “£14.35”, “£7.20” and “£2.65” substitute “£22.95”, “£22.95”, “£11.60”, “£15.25”, “£15.25”, “£7.65” and “£2.80” respectively.
6
In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£15.45” substitute “£21.55”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£1.80” substitute “£2.50”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£1.25” substitute “£1.75”.
7
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.
8
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
9
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.
10
In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.
11
In paragraph 21 of Schedule 5 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.
Council Tax Benefit21
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 9 and 10 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 17(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 58 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) “£6.95” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) “£2.30” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£172.00” substitute “£178.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£172.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£4.60” remains unchanged; and
e
in paragraph (2)(c) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£5.80” remains unchanged.
4
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 159 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.
5
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
6
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.
7
In Part 6 of Schedule 160 (amount of components)—
a
in paragraph 25 for “£24.00” substitute “£25.50”; and
b
in paragraph 26 for “£29.00” substitute “£30.85”.
8
In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 261 (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£169.00” substitute “£175.00”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£169.00” and “£220.00” substitute “£175.00” and “£228.00” respectively.
9
In paragraph 16(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.
10
In paragraph 56 of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.
Council Tax Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit22
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 11 and 12 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 20(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 42 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) “£6.95” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) “£2.30” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£172.00” substitute “£178.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£172.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£4.60” remains unchanged; and
e
in paragraph (2)(c) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£5.80” remains unchanged.
4
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.
5
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
6
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 12 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 2 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.
8
In paragraph 21 of Schedule 3 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.
9
In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 662 (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£169.00” substitute “£175.00”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£169.00” and “£220.00” substitute “£175.00” and “£228.00” respectively.