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Consumer Expenditure Surveys
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Section 4 Part E - Utilities and Fuels for Owned and Rented Properties - Utilities and Fuels for Vacation Property

Section 4, Part E collects expenditures on fuels and utilities for rented vacation properties, including electricity, natural gas, other fuels, water service, sewer maintenance, garbage collection, and cable television or satellite service.

Now I am going to ask about utility bills for rented vacation properties.

  1. Enter 1 to Continue

Since the first of the reference month, have you or any members of your CU received any bills for utilities or fuels for a rented vacation property, such as a cottage?

* If Yes - Read each item on list.

Which of the following utilities, fuels, or services did you receive bills for?

  1. Electricity
  2. Natural or utility gas
  3. Fuel oil
  4. Bottled or tank gas
  5. Other fuels including wood
  6. Piped-in water
  7. Sewerage maintenance
  8. Trash/garbage collection
  9. Water softening service
  10. Septic tank cleaning
  11. Cable TV, satellite TV, or satellite radio services
  12. Internet connection and other computer data services not already reported

  13. 99. None/no more entries

For definitions Information Booklet »

In what month was the bill received?[enter text] _____________

What was the total amount of the charges? [enter value] _____________

* Enter 'C' for a combined expense

  1. C
  2. Not combined

What other utilities, fuels, or services was the above services combined with?

* Enter all that apply

  1. Electricity
  2. Natural or utility gas
  3. Fuel oil
  4. Bottled or tank gas
  5. Other fuels including wood
  6. Piped-in water
  7. Sewerage maintenance
  8. Trash/garbage collection
  9. Water softening service
  10. Septic tank cleaning
  11. Cable TV, satellite TV, or satellite radio service
  12. Internet connection and other computer data services not already reported

  13. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

For definitions Information Booklet »

Did you receive any other utilities, fuels, or services bills for rented vacation properties?

  1. Yes
  2. No

End of Section 4E

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Last Modified Date: November 8, 2007