A new hire asked if they could get reimbursed for the first month's rent since they did not have any short-term rental or hotel costs. The Campus Controller's Office confirmed that first month's rent is not an allowable expense.
Any fees or costs associated with acquiring a new home (including rent) are not allowable on sponsored projects.
Unallowable Costs
- Fees and other costs associated with acquiring a new home.
- A loss on the sale of a former home.
- Continuing mortgage principal and interest payments on a home being sold.
- Income taxes paid by an employee related to reimbursed relocation costs.