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Board told an RFP for a utility-allowance study is live as part of HUD-readiness work
Summary
Staff said a utility-allowance RFP is out and will close in the next two days; the study is intended to produce HUD-compliant utility allowances so the authority can pursue HUD funding and structure rental affordability correctly.
Facilitator told the board the utility-allowance RFP has been issued and is closing imminently: "The next 2 days, I think. It's, like, really soon." The study will break utility costs down by unit type and bedroom count so future affordability calculations include utilities per HUD definitions. The facilitator recommended the board could review RFP submissions and participate in selection if members wished.
Board members asked whether HOA fees could be considered in affordability calculations; staff clarified HOA fees are not part of HUD utility-allowance rules but could be addressed through separate programs (rental assistance or HOA assistance). The utility-allowance study was presented as a prerequisite if the authority intends to pursue HUD funding in the future.
