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Houston Apartment Utility Billing

Submetering and Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) Regulations

Submetering and RUBS in Houston, TX


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Water

Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) Allowed
SubmeteringAllowed
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Gas

Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) Allowed (with restrictions)
SubmeteringAllowed
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Electric

Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) Allowed (per State)
SubmeteringAllowed

Houston Information

  • Houston has a population of 2.2 million people.
  • The average 2-bedroom apartment rents for $1,208 per month.
  • Hot summers result in high summer utility bills.

Multifamily owners concerned about their net operating income have some choices to make about how utilities are allocated to their multifamily properties and should be aware of local utility regulations.

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