determined by nd Location.
nnot be met the charge is from the target standard. n (SFA) will fall into one of
LevelCondition
Scale 1Decent Homes Plus (DH+)Upper 2Decent Homes (DH) Middle
Location Urban Intermediate 3Decent Homes Minus (DH-)LowerRemote
This leads to 9 possible different charging bands A through to I, although arrangements have been made specifically for overseas occupants to receive a 2 band reduction which would take the CAAS Bands for overseas SFA to Band K which is explained below. n
Calculating the CAAS Band
using postcode nment data) d overseas, so a needed. ve disadvantage between countries, it is deemed ountry staff to conduct a location will be assured by DIO. ed that travel times to the following 8 key nhanced as shown below: n
ol on
Scale ntre
CAAS Bands
UK Travel Time
Less than 20 minutes Between 20 and 40 minutes
More than 40 minutes
Overseas Travel Time Less than 10 minutes Between 10 and 30 minutes
More than 30 Minutes
DH- DH DH+
Upper AB C Middle BC D LowerC DE
Upper CD E Middle DE F LowerE FG
Upper EF G Middle FG H LowerG HI
A £298 B £268 C £238 D£208 E £179 F £149 G£119 H£89 I £59
Actual CAAS Band Charged Overseas
C £238 D£208 E £179 F £149 G£119 H£89 I £59 J £29 K £0
Following work in 2014 to enhance the offer when serving overseas, it has been agreed, that fromthe introduction of CAAS in April 2016, an automatic 2-band abatement will be applied on the CAAS assessed property. Where some countries already have justified reductions to ensure that
there is equality worldwide the previous agreed and somewhat adhoc policy will be removed and replaced with this newabatement. In addition, Contribution in Lieu of Council Tax (CILOCT) will be waived for
all personnel in SFA and SLA in all overseas locations from 1 April 2016. The abatement and removal of CILOCT will not be backdated.
Location
The table below left shows how the relationship
between the outcomes for each of the three fcators (Condition, Scale and Location) combines to produce an overall CAAS Band. As an example, where Condition is deemed to be Decent Homes Standard, Scale is Upper and location is classified as Remote, the resulting CAAS Band is E. When the overseas 2 Band abatement is applied this would then result in a final CAAS Band of G. n
Howcharges will change on transition to the newsystem The accommodation charge for SFA occupants will be 2 bands lower than the assessed CAAS Band for the SFA (see table belowwith example Type C charges). To enable those in Band H & I to benefit from this enhancement overseas, Band J & K have been created. If a property was undergraded under the 4TG system, the charge will rise
gradually over a number of years until it reaches the correct level. Note that these are today’s prices, not the exact figures that will apply in 2016. n
Hirings
The majority of overseas hirings will move to a CAAS Band in Apr 16 which is based on already known data, having conducted a level of previous physical surveys. This data ensures confidence in the extrapolation of results for other hirings. Within the European Joint Support Unit area a number of physical surveys will take place and you will be notified directly by DIO if your SFA has been selected.
Overseas Rent Allowance (ORA) IAWJSP 752 Those properties self sourced by Service Personnel will be assessed as CAAS Band D and with the measures being taken to enhance overseas offer being applied, the CAAS Band charged will be CAAS Band F from 1 Apr 16. n
British Forces Germany
Due to the drawdown it has been decided that CAAS will not be implemented for those remaining in Germany. Those SP will remain on the 4TG system currently in place. A similar abatement referred to above
will be applied and SP will have their Grade for Charge reduced by one level. Those SP in Germany in SFA and SLA will cease the payment of CILOCT from 1 April 2016. n
What happens if you aremoving back to UK SFA or to another overseas location?
If you are moving to another overseas location and the SFA you have been
allocated has received a confirmed Band for Charge letter and transition plan then it will be passed to you to enable you to plan for the changes that will come into effect on 1 Apr 16. If you are moving back to the UK and the
SFA you have been allocated has received an estimated Band for Charge letter then this will be passed to you to enable you to plan for the changes. If you move back to the UK between Sep 15
and Feb 16, you will receive a confirmed CAAS Band for Charge letter and a transition plan for the property. On 1 Apr 16 you will start paying the CAAS band as outlined in your confirmed CAAS Band for Charge letter. If you move after Apr 16, you will receive
notification of the CAAS Band for Charge and the transition plan that has been decided on
that property when you are allocated your SFA. You join the property on its transition. Personnel are to
note that in UK only SfC 1 and 2 are currently allocated. A move from overseas, where it is possible to be in SfC 3 and 4, could mean an increase in charges. This remains the same under CAAS and will
be more noticeable when the abatement is applied – SP must plan for this. n
Nov 15 - Feb 16 Occupants receive confirmed CAAS Band and transition plan for your SFA.
Appeals may be submitted at this time.
Apr 16 NewCAAS charges for SFA comes into effect.
Remote Intermediate Urban
Condition
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