§ 42-11.2-10. Utility allowance.
(a) The executive department shall establish a schedule of utility allowances for units assisted under this chapter. The utility allowances shall be set at a level sufficient to provide for the costs of adequate heat, electricity and water for the various size dwelling units assisted under this chapter.
(b) The executive department shall, at least annually, review the utility allowance levels established to ensure that they remain sufficient to cover the costs of adequate utilities for units assisted under this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 579, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-11.2 - Affordable Housing Opportunity
Section 42-11.2-1. - Short title.
Section 42-11.2-2. - Legislative purpose.
Section 42-11.2-3. - Definitions.
Section 42-11.2-4. - Rental assistance — Unit based subsidies.
Section 42-11.2-5. - Application for assistance payments by owner.
Section 42-11.2-6. - Monthly assistance payments.
Section 42-11.2-7. - Required contract provisions.
Section 42-11.2-8. - Anti-displacement provisions.
Section 42-11.2-9. - Fair market rent.
Section 42-11.2-10. - Utility allowance.
Section 42-11.2-11. - Tenant eligibility.
Section 42-11.2-12. - Admission and selection of tenants.
Section 42-11.2-13. - Tenant rent.
Section 42-11.2-14. - Regulations.