HUD HCV Guidebook § 3.1.3

The HUD Utility Schedule Model (HUSM) was developed by HUD to enable the PHAs to calculate utility
schedules by housing type after entering locality and utility rate information. PHAs can use this model to
compare the allowances that were determined using actual utility rates or average consumption
measurements. PHAs can download HUSM and instructions on how to use this model by going to the
following website: http://www.huduser.org/portal/resources/utilallowance.html. Example 2 shows sample
calculations for estimating utility expenses from average consumption data.

Example 2: Estimating Utility Expense from Average Consumption Data
In this example, the average consumption data for domestic hot water is 340 KWH. The schedule rate
$.0552362 per KWH, the average monthly utility allowance for domestic hot water. The sample calculations
by bedroom size would be as follows:
                              2 1/2 bedroom        340 KWH X $.0552362 = $19
                                0 bedroom                $19 X .5 = $10
                                5 bedroom               $19 X 1.6 = $30