§ 887.361 - Adjustment of utility allowances.

(a) Annual review. At least annually, the PHA must determine: if there has been a substantial change in utility rates or other charges of general applicability that would require an adjustment in any utility allowance on the PHA's utility allowance schedule; or if there were errors in the original determination of the utility rates or other charges of general applicability that would require an adjustment in any utility allowances on the schedule.

(b) Required adjustment. If the PHA determines that an adjustment is necessary under paragraph (a) of this section, it must establish a new schedule of utility allowances, taking into account the size and type of dwelling units and other applicable factors.

(c) Adjustments in housing assistance payments. The PHA must determine if adjustments to utility allowances affect the amount of housing assistance paid on behalf of the family by recalculating the minimum rent under § 887.353(a)(2).

(Information collection requirements contained in this section have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 2502-0161)