Submetering Cost Calculator
Estimate the payback period for installing submeters at your park.
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Why submeter?
Submetering converts utilities from operator-absorbed cost to resident-paid pass-through. Beyond the financial benefit, residents typically reduce usage 15–25% once they're paying for their own water — which lowers the master-meter bill itself, creating a double benefit.
What's a normal payback period?
Water submetering typically pays back in 18–36 months across mid-size MHP parks. Electric submetering is more capex-heavy and usually pays back in 36–60 months. Both are positive-NPV at typical operator hold periods.
State law considerations
Some states cap the markup operators can add above the actual utility cost — California, for example, requires submeter billbacks to reflect actual usage with no markup. Others (Texas, Florida) allow reasonable administrative fees. Confirm with your state's PUC and a real-estate attorney before rolling out.
For more, see our submetering glossary entry.
This calculator is informational only and is not financial, legal, or tax advice. Submetering rules vary by state and locality — verify with your state public-utility commission and qualified counsel before rolling out.