Move In Fee Revenue Calculator

Move-in fees are non-refundable admin/amenity fees charged at lease signing.

Annual new leases

Move-in fee

Capture rate %

Annual revenue

$28,500

Per-lease capture

$285

Monthly revenue

$2,375

How the math works

Annual = leases × fee × capture rate.

100 × $300 × 95% = $28,500/year = $2,375/mo.

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This Move In Fee Revenue Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for move in fee revenue. Move-in fees are non-refundable admin/amenity fees charged at lease signing. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

Calculation approach

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Example workflow

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Best use

Use the result as a planning number for comparing payments, rates, returns, tax reserves, or cash-flow choices before you request a quote or make a commitment.

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How to Use

Enter annual new leases.
Enter move-in fee.
Enter effective capture rate %.
Read annual revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Move-in fee structures?

Non-refundable admin fee: $150-500 per lease. Not a security deposit — cannot be returned. Covers: administrative processing, move-in coordination, key making, amenity access setup. Often bundled with: pet fee ($200-500), elevator reservation, parking registration. Fee banned in some states (OR, NJ partial). Other states: disclosed in lease.

Legal considerations?

Non-refundable fees OK in most states if: (1) Clearly disclosed in lease, (2) Not disguised security deposit, (3) Reasonable relationship to services provided. Security deposits: strictly regulated, must be returned. Admin fees: not regulated similarly. Some cities/states require maximum amounts. Recent trend: tenant-advocacy groups challenging. Verify compliance locally.

Revenue impact?

200-unit building × 50% annual turnover = 100 new leases × $300 fee = $30k/year revenue. 500-unit portfolio: $150k/year. Net impact: high (little associated cost). Significant ancillary revenue stream. Growing as landlords add new fee types (application, admin, move-in, amenity). Tenant pushback: can damage brand if perceived as nickel-and-diming.

Alternatives?

(1) Higher rent (include fees in rent): cleaner, less friction. (2) Amenity fee (monthly recurring): fair trade for services. (3) Pet fee (pet-specific): transparent. (4) Security deposit (refundable): no revenue. Many landlords use combo. Class A tenants expect transparent fees. Class C: minimum fees (tenant affordability sensitive).