Since 2005, Diamond Property Consultants has delivered precise, engineering-reviewed utility allowance studies trusted nationwide.
Built on Accuracy. Driven by Compliance.
Our management team combines engineering expertise with deep affordable-housing knowledge to deliver results that meet both compliance and financial goals.
Who We Are
Diamond Property Consultants (DPC) has been providing utility-allowance studies for developers, owners, managers, and lenders for decades.
Our proprietary Energy Consumption Model (ECM) fully complies with 26 CFR § 1.42-10 and aligns with the requirements of state housing finance agencies and lenders across the country.
With more than 9,000 completed studies, we specialize in helping communities optimize financial performance while maintaining strict compliance and documentation standards.
DPC’s approach is defined by accuracy, transparency, and a commitment to ensuring every study is approved.
Engineering-Backed Methodology
Every utility-allowance study completed by DPC undergoes an independent engineering review to validate model inputs, assumptions, and calculations.
This partnership ensures:
Technical accuracy
Regulatory compliance
Transparent documentation
Consistency across all property types
Through its commitment to exceeding federal and state requirements, DPC has maintained an exceptional reputation among housing finance agencies, underwriters, and other approving authorities nationwide.
Our Standards & Approach
Fully compliant with 26 CFR § 1.42-10
Comprehensive analysis of building design, systems, and occupancy
Modeling supported by licensed engineers
Consistent nationwide acceptance
Clear documentation packages for easy submission
Our Expertise
DPC’s leadership combines engineering expertise with deep knowledge of affordable housing, compliance requirements, and utility systems.
Our specialists support clients throughout the entire lifecycle—providing clear guidance from pre-application analysis to annual renewals and methodology reviews.
