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 Schedule 2 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)57, 18(1)(c) and 21(1)58; and

b

paragraphs 13A(2)(a)59 and 14(2)(a)60 of Part III of Schedule 2,

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

3

In paragraph 2(1) of Part I of Schedule 261 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table “£66.90” remains unchanged.

4

In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 262 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£17.45” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.45” remains unchanged.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 263 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.

6

In paragraph 11(5) of Schedule 364 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 19, 19A or 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 201765 “£100,000” remains unchanged.

7

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 366 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£98.30” substitute “£100.65”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.25” substitute “£15.60”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.00” substitute “£35.85”;

ii

for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”; and

iii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£48.05” substitute “£49.20”;

ii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”; and

iii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£78.65” substitute “£80.55”;

ii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”; and

iii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£89.55” substitute “£91.70”;

ii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

iii

for “£439.00” substitute “£451.00”.

Income Support Transitional Protection22

It is directed67 that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 198768 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 2.4 per cent.

Housing Benefit23

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 Schedule 3 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 7469 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£98.30” substitute “£100.65”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.25” substitute “£15.60”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.00” substitute “£35.85”;

ii

for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”; and

iii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”;

e

in paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£48.05” substitute “£49.20”;

ii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”; and

iii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”;

f

in paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£78.65” substitute “£80.55”;

ii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”; and

iii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

g

in paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£89.55” substitute “£91.70”;

ii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

iii

for “£439.00” substitute “£451.00”.

4

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£27.90”, “£27.90”, “£14.15”, “£18.60”, “£18.60”, “£9.35” and “£3.45” substitute “£28.55”, “£28.55”, “£14.50”, “£19.05”, “£19.05”, “£9.55” and “£3.55” respectively.

5

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£30.30” substitute “£32.70”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.50” substitute “£3.80”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.40” substitute “£2.60”.

6

In paragraph 2(1) of Part 1 of Schedule 370 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table “£66.90” remains unchanged.

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 201571—

a

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

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.45” remains unchanged.

8

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

9

In paragraph 26 of Part 6 of Schedule 372 (amount of component) for “£37.65” substitute “£38.55”.

10

In paragraph 17(1)73 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 Credit24

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 4 and 5 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 5574 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£98.30” substitute “£100.65”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.25” substitute “£15.60”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.00” substitute “£35.85”;

ii

for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”; and

iii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”;

e

in paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£48.05” substitute “£49.20”;

ii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”; and

iii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”;

f

in paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£78.65” substitute “£80.55”;

ii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”; and

iii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

g

in paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£89.55” substitute “£91.70”;

ii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

iii

for “£439.00” substitute “£451.00”.

4

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£27.90”, “£27.90”, “£14.15”, “£18.60”, “£18.60”, “£9.35” and “£3.45” substitute “£28.55”, “£28.55”, “£14.50”, “£19.05”, “£19.05”, “£9.55” and “£3.55” respectively.

5

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£30.30” substitute “£32.70”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.50” substitute “£3.80”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.40” substitute “£2.60”.

6

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

a

the sums specified in paragraph 175 shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1)76, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table “£66.90” remains unchanged.

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 201577 “£17.45” 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 5 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 578 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.