Philadelphia Apartment Utility Billing
Submetering and Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) Regulations
Submetering and RUBS in Philadelphia, PA
Water
| Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) | Allowed (with restrictions) |
| Submetering | Allowed (with restrictions) |
Gas
| Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) | Law is silent |
| Submetering | Law is silent |
Electric
| Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) | Not allowed (with exceptions) |
| Submetering | Not allowed (with exceptions) |
Philadelphia Information
- Philadelphia has a population of 1.57 million people.
- The average 2-bedroom apartment rents for $1,193 per month.
- Cold winters and hot summers result in high 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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