1700.6.7.5 Basic Utility Allowance (BUA)
The BUA includes all non-heating/non-cooling costs including installation/maintenance.
Assign the BUA to a household that does not qualify for the SUA but is responsible for paying any portion of two of the following expenses directly to the provider, to a landlord, or to someone with whom the household shares these expenses (including flat fees for these costs): Electricity Cooking fuel Water/sewage, including well and septic tank installation and maintenance Garbage/trash collection Telephone Utility Allowances Allowance Amount SUA (with heat) $1,096 BUA (without heat) $311 Telephone $37