# The Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006, Regulation 69: Housing benefit tapers

Extent: N.I.

The prescribed percentages for the purpose of section 129(3)(b) 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 per cent.; and
(b) in calculating the amount of a rent rebate or allowance, 65 per cent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2006/405/regulation/69 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-benefit-regulations-northern-ireland-2006/regulation-69
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