Literal question
[Question 15 was asked of households living in rented houses, apartments or mobile homes.]
15. a) What is the monthly rent for this house, apartment, or mobile home?
Monthly amount in dollars $_ _ _ _ _.00
Interviewer instructions
Answer questions 1 through 21 for the house, apartment, or mobile home at the address on the mailing label.
15a. Report the rent agreed to or contracted for, even if the rent for your house, apartment, or mobile home is unpaid or paid by someone else.
If rent is paid by the day, multiple rent by 30
If rent is paid by the week, multiply rent by 4
If rent is paid every other week, multiple rent by 2
If rent is paid 4 times a year, divide rent by 3
If rent is paid 2 times a year, divide rent by 6
If rent is paid once a year, divide rent by 12
15b. If meals are included in the monthly rent payment, or you must contract for meals or a meal plan in order to live in this house, apartment, or mobile home, mark the "Yes" box.