Utilities

Utility expenses are subsidized by the Housing Authority. All utilities remain in the Housing Authority’s name, which eliminates the payment of utility company deposits. Each project has separate allowances which are reviewed annually.

Terrace Heights (Project 01)

Gas… Heat is provided by gas hot water baseboards. 100% of the gas service is paid for by the Housing Authority.
Water… 100% of the water service is paid for by the Housing Authority.
Trash Removal… 100% paid for by the Housing Authority. Trash pick-up day is Thursday.
Electricity… Each size unit is assigned a monthly KWH allowance. If the tenant’s use is higher than the allowance, the tenant pays only for the excess usage at the current rate.

Seneca Public Housing (Project 02)

Gas… Each unit has a forced air furnace and a check meter to measure gas usage. Each size unit is assigned a monthly MCF allowance. If the tenant’s use is more than the allowance, the tenant pays only for the excess usage at the current rate.
Water… 100% of the water service is paid for by the Housing Authority.
Trash Removal… 100% paid for by the Housing Authority. Trash pick-up day is Thursday.
Electricity… Each size unit is assigned a monthly KWH allowance. If the tenant’s use is higher than the allowance, the tenant pays only for the excess usage at the current rate.