The Washington State Housing Finance Commission is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to perform utility allowance analysis for Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties. The selected contractor will evaluate requests from property owners seeking approval for alternative utility allowance calculation methods, ensuring compliance with Internal Revenue Service regulations and Section 42 requirements. Responsibilities include reviewing methodologies, assumptions, energy consumption data, and utility rates for services such as electricity, natural gas, water, and sewer. The contractor will communicate with stakeholders, verify documentation completeness, and issue approval or denial recommendations. Additional duties include maintaining analytical records, supporting policy evaluation, and assisting with annual updates to utility allowance schedules. This effort aims to improve efficiency, ensure technical accuracy, and reduce internal workload by outsourcing specialized analysis services.