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Section 8 Utility Allowance - Single Family Home

Livermore Housing Authority, CA
Single-Family (Detached House)
Effective Date: 10/01/2025

The following allowances are used to determine the total cost of tenant-furnished utilities and appliances:

Heating

  • Natural Gas (includes Climate Credit)
    • 0 Bedroom: $54.00
    • 1 Bedroom: $64.00
    • 2 Bedroom: $74.00
    • 3 Bedroom: $84.00
    • 4 Bedroom: $95.00
    • 5 Bedroom: $101.00

  • Electric
    • 0 Bedroom: $80.00
    • 1 Bedroom: $98.00
    • 2 Bedroom: $117.00
    • 3 Bedroom: $136.00
    • 4 Bedroom: $155.00
    • 5 Bedroom: $174.00

  • Electric Heat Pump
    • 0 Bedroom: $44.00
    • 1 Bedroom: $52.00
    • 2 Bedroom: $61.00
    • 3 Bedroom: $69.00
    • 4 Bedroom: $76.00
    • 5 Bedroom: $86.00

Cooking

  • Natural Gas
    • 0 Bedroom: $6.00
    • 1 Bedroom: $6.00
    • 2 Bedroom: $10.00
    • 3 Bedroom: $12.00
    • 4 Bedroom: $16.00
    • 5 Bedroom: $18.00

  • Electric
    • 0 Bedroom: $10.00
    • 1 Bedroom: $12.00
    • 2 Bedroom: $18.00
    • 3 Bedroom: $23.00
    • 4 Bedroom: $28.00
    • 5 Bedroom: $34.00

Other Electric (includes monthly charges)

  • 0 Bedroom: $51.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $61.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $92.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $125.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $157.00
  • 5 Bedroom: $191.00

Air Conditioning

  • 0 Bedroom: $6.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $7.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $15.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $23.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $32.00
  • 5 Bedroom: $40.00

Water Heating

  • Natural Gas
    • 0 Bedroom: $16.00
    • 1 Bedroom: $20.00
    • 2 Bedroom: $29.00
    • 3 Bedroom: $37.00
    • 4 Bedroom: $45.00
    • 5 Bedroom: $55.00

  • Electric
    • 0 Bedroom: $32.00
    • 1 Bedroom: $37.00
    • 2 Bedroom: $48.00
    • 3 Bedroom: $58.00
    • 4 Bedroom: $69.00
    • 5 Bedroom: $80.00

Water

  • 0 Bedroom: $46.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $47.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $57.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $73.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $90.00
  • 5 Bedroom: $106.00

Sewer

  • 0 Bedroom: $75.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $75.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $75.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $75.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $75.00
  • 5 Bedroom: $75.00

Trash Collection

  • 0 Bedroom: $32.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $32.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $32.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $32.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $32.00
  • 5 Bedroom: $32.00

Range/Microwave

  • 0 Bedroom: $11.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $11.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $11.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $11.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $11.00
  • 5 Bedroom: $11.00

Refrigerator

  • 0 Bedroom: $12.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $12.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $12.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $12.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $12.00
  • 5 Bedroom: $12.00

Contact Information

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F 925.447.0942
HCV Info 925.447.0288
TTY 800.545.1833 ext. 917
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Closed on Alternating Fridays
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