Regulation 80A Relevant amountF1

(1)

The relevant amount is determined by dividing the applicable annual limit by 12.

(2)

The applicable annual limit is—

(a)

F2£14,753 for a single claimant who is not responsible for a child or qualifying young person;

(b)

F3£22,020 for—

(i)

joint claimants;

(ii)

a single claimant who is responsible for a child or qualifying young person.

Annotations

F1: Reg. 80A inserted (coming into force in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending Rule) by The Benefit Cap (Housing Benefit and Universal Credit) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/375), regs. 1(3), 3(4)
F2: Sum in Reg. 80A(2)(a) substituted (21.3.2024) by The Benefit Cap (Annual Limit) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/58), regs. 1(2), 3(a), 5 (with reg. 1(3))
F3: Sum in Reg. 80A(2)(b) substituted (21.3.2024) by The Benefit Cap (Annual Limit) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/58), regs. 1(2), 3(b), 5 (with reg. 1(3))