Utility Allowance Information


Maximum rent limits include the cost of utilities paid by the resident. 

Unless your property pays ALL utilities, you will be required to provide the utility allowance(s) in effect during the reporting period.  See Chapter 2 (PDF with bookmarks) for utility allowance information.  You should circle and total the items in the utility allowance(s) that apply to the units in your property.  See example (PDF). If you have questions about how to calculate allowances for your property, consult the source of the utility allowance.  Utility Allowance changes must be implemented within 90 days.  Most properties use published public housing authority utility allowances. A new procedure for owners to calculate utilities based on actual usage is described below.

 

Public Housing Authority Utility Allowances Offered Online
The following housing authorities offer their current utility sheets online. 


Finding your Housing Authority
If your housing authority does not offer their utility allowance sheets online, the following site can help you identify the housing authority near your property and find their phone number:  Association of Washington Housing Authorities.  HUD also has a list of Housing Authorities in Washington:  WA Public Housing Authority Contact Information

 

Actual Usage Calculation Option

See Appendix O of the Tax Credit manual for the new WSHFC utility allowance procedure option. This option describes how owners may calculate utilities themselves based on actual usage or with the help of a contractor. 

Contractors who have expressed an interest in assisting property owners with this process: 

This page was last modified 1/18/2008.