Glossary › Allowance
Core terms · definition
A budgeted dollar figure placeholder in the contract for an item not yet selected (e.g., tile, fixtures). If your final selection costs more than the allowance, you pay the difference — scrutinize low allowances in bids.
Source: NAHB — National Association of Home Builders
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