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Carolina Terrace Utility Allowances

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

Electric (L&A,F,C) 
3 BR
- $64.00

Natural Gas (H,WH)
3 BR
- $40.00

Water
3 BR
- $38.00

Sewer
3 BR
- $25.00

Trash Collection
3 BR
- $17.00

Total Utility Allowance

3 BR - $184.00


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.