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Southfield Plaza Utility Allowances

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

Electricity (L&A,F)
1 BR
 - $43.00
2 BR - $51.00
3 BR - $59.00
4 BR - $67.00

Natural Gas (H,WH,C)
1 BR
 - $33.00
2 BR - $37.00
3 BR - $44.00
4 BR - $47.00

Trash Collection
1 BR
 - $17.00
2 BR - $17.00
3 BR - $17.00
4 BR - $17.00

Total Utility Allowance
1 BR
 - $93.00
2 BR - $105.00
3 BR - $120.00
4 BR - $131.00


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.