Making a mistake in the calculation or timing of a utility allowance and/or failing to analyze the
effect on tenant rents can be costly. In this class, you will learn: how utility allowances affect your rents,
what methods are allowed by the IRS and by your state, how they work, what makes the most sense
for your property, If, when, why and how you can or should change the method you are using, how
other funding sources /HUD/RD/HOME) affect your choices, your responsibilities to the tenant, to the
owner, and the monitoring agency.
