The Grants by Local Housing Authorities (Appropriate Percentage and Exchequer Contributions) (No. 2) Order 1988
Grants for the improvement, repair or conversion of a dwelling or of a house in multiple occupation are made under Part XV of the Housing Act 1985 (“the 1985 Act”). The amount, or in some cases the maximum amount, of the grant is the appropriate percentage of the estimated expense which is eligible to be taken into account. Section 509 of the 1985 Act provides for this percentage to be prescribed by Order made by the Secretary of State.