Shepard Heights Utility Allowances

Proposed Monthly Utility Allowances (EE Equip: Win, WH, Ins)

Electricity (L&A, F)

• 0 BR - $43.00
• 1 BR - $43.00

Natural Gas (H,WH,C)

• 0 BR - $33.00
• 1 BR - $32.00

Trash Collection

• 0 BR - $17.00
• 1 BR - $17.00

Total Utility Allowance

• 0 BR - $93.00
• 1 BR - $92.00

A monthly average cost of the summer and winter adjustments were used for the natural gas costs.

• L&A = Lights & Appliances
• F = Fan Motor for Heating
• H = Space Heating
• WH = Water Heating
• C = Cooking
• EE Equip = Energy Efficient Equipment
• Win = Windows
• Ins = Insulation
• WS = Water Saving Appliances

Note: Public Housing utility allowances are calculated similar to the method used by each utility provider. These allowances are not calculated by end use (like Section 8 HCV), but by total usage for each utility type. Utility providers' monthly charges are included in the calculations.