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Regulation 5 Reduction of Charges: dwellings

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(1)

Where a person receives council tax benefit in respect of the dwelling for any period during a relevant year, then the amount payable in respect of water charges or sewerage charges, or both, shall during such a period be subject to the percentage discount calculated in accordance with the formula specified in paragraph (2), unless a discount already applies by virtue of regulation 4.

(2)

The formula is:–

R%=25×AB

Where–

  • “R” is the percentage discount of water charges or sewerage charges, or both;

  • “A” is the amount of council tax benefit which a person receives in respect of that dwelling for the period mentioned in paragraph (1); and

  • “B” is the council tax for which that person is liable in respect of that dwelling for the period mentioned in paragraph (1).