Use this calculator to determine if a rental unit is affordable. A rental unit is likely to be affordable if the gross rent (rent to owner + utility allowance) is less than or equal to the payment standard (amount based on the size of the unit and the number of tenants).
Describe the rental unit:
Locality:
Unit Type:
Unit Size:
Select the energy sources:
Heating:
Cooking:
Water Heating:
Air Conditioning:
Which utilities will the tenants be required to pay?
Which appliances (if any) will the tenants provide?
Utility Allowance:
Gross Rent:
Payment Standard:
Heating:
Cooking:
Electric (Lights):
Air Conditioning:
Water Heating:
Water:
Sewer:
Trash Collection:
Other - Gas Fee:
Other - Electric Fee:
Range/Stove:
Refrigerator: