The Grants by Local Housing Authorities (Appropriate Percentage and Exchequer Contributions) Order 1987
The amount of a grant for the improvement, repair or conversion of a dwelling or a house in multiple occupation under Part XV of the Housing Act 1985 (“the 1985 Act”) is determined inter alia by the “appropriate percentage” of the cost of the works to be carried out. Section 509 of the 1985 Act provides for this percentage to be ascertained from orders made by the Secretary of State. Articles 2 to 6 of this Order prescribe the appropriate percentage for different descriptions of cases.