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Cal. Civ. Code § 215.037

Rental project receiving loan or grant to charge required gross rental rate — gross rental rate to include utilities, occupant paying utilities, rent to be reduced by utility allowance — certification by owner, requirements

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Verified 10/14/2026 · Next check 10/21/2026
effective 10/14/2026MissouriAffordable Housing Programs

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 215.037
1. Any rental project or development receiving a loan or grant under sections 215.036 to 215.038 shall charge gross rental rates no greater than thirty percent of the maximum eligible household income for the assisted unit, for a period of eighteen years following final disbursement, or for the length of the loan, whichever is greater, or for any longer period of time imposed by the Missouri housing development commission. Gross rent includes the cost of any utilities other than telephone. If any utilities are paid directly by the occupant, the maximum rent that may be paid by the occupant is to be reduced by a utility allowance prescribed by the Missouri housing development commission. The owner of units shall, as a condition of receiving assistance, cause to be incorporated into the property title a legal covenant restating the provisions of this subsection.

2. The owner of any assisted unit shall annually certify to the Missouri housing development commission that each grant or loan recipient is charging rental rates in compliance with sections 215.036 to 215.038. The Missouri housing development commission may prescribe annual owner compliance forms and is authorized, in its discretion, to audit the records and accounts of the owner to verify the certification.

3. The owner of any assisted unit shall annually certify to the Missouri housing development commission that all tenants renting units from a project or development receiving a loan or grant under sections 215.036 to 215.038 are income eligible pursuant to sections 215.036 to 215.038. The Missouri housing development commission may prescribe annual owner compliance forms and is authorized, in its discretion, to audit the records and accounts of the owner to verify the certification.
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Plain English

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.037, rental projects that receive state loans or grants must keep gross rents at or below thirty percent of the maximum eligible household income for assisted units, and this cap must remain in place for at least eighteen years after final disbursement or for the life of the loan. Gross rent is defined to include utilities other than telephone, and rents must be reduced by a utility allowance when occupants pay utilities directly. Owners must record a legal covenant in the property title and submit annual certifications confirming both rent compliance and tenant income eligibility.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators of projects assisted under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.037 generally ensure that gross rents—including utility costs other than telephone—do not exceed thirty percent of the applicable maximum eligible household income, and apply the commission-prescribed utility allowance when tenants pay utilities directly. Compliant owners record the required rent restriction covenant in the property title as a condition of receiving assistance. They also submit annual certification forms to the Missouri Housing Development Commission confirming that rental rates and tenant income eligibility meet statutory requirements, and they maintain records sufficient to support a commission audit.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.037 establishes that tenants in state-assisted rental projects are entitled to rents capped at thirty percent of the maximum eligible household income, with a utility allowance applied if they pay utilities out of pocket. The rent restriction is recorded directly in the property title as a legal covenant, giving it a durable, public character that persists for at least eighteen years. Tenants who believe their rent exceeds the allowable amount may contact the Missouri Housing Development Commission, which has authority to audit owner records and verify compliance, or may seek guidance from a local tenant-rights organization.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.036
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.038

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.038
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.038
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.036
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.038
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.036
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.300
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.318
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.311
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.300
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.318
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.300
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.318
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.300
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.318
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.314
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.300
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.318

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Source Information

Source:https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=215.037
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