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HUD HCV Guidebook § 3.1.5

Consider how utilities will be factored into the rent reasonableness (HUD HCV Guidebook)

HUD guidance — not codified law
In Force
Verified 9/25/2026 · Next check 10/2/2026
effective 9/25/2026FederalSection 8 HCV

Operative Text

HUD HCV Guidebook § 3.1.5
determination
Some studies report rents with all utilities included, some without any utilities included, and others with only
the most typical set of utilities included. To compare unassisted units with program units, it is important to
make the necessary adjustments so that utilities are treated consistently. Many of these existing surveys are
designed to show the overall picture of the rental market and may not be very useful in evaluating the rent for
a unit type.
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Related Rules

§ 888.113
§ 888.113 Fair market rents for existing housing: Methodology.
§ 888.115
§ 888.115 Fair market rents for existing housing: Manner of publication.
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Source Information

Source:https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/HCV_Guidebook_Rent Reasonableness_updated_Sept 2020.pdf
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