Property managers rely on AppFolio every day to simplify accounting, rent collection, and communication with residents. It’s an all-in-one platform designed to make property management easier.
But when it comes to utility billing, many managers still end up juggling spreadsheets, absorbing costs, or spending hours trying to make the numbers work. The good news? There’s an easier way. With Livable’s self-service integration, you can handle utility billing directly inside your AppFolio workflow—no extra software, no complicated add-ons.
The Opportunity You Might Be Missing
AppFolio gives you a strong foundation to manage your properties. Adding utility billing through Livable helps you take it further:
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Recover utility costs you may currently be covering out of pocket.
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Boost ROI and property value by turning expenses into revenue recovery.
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Encourage accountability so residents see, understand, and take responsibility for their usage.
Even small amounts add up quickly across a portfolio. Every recovered dollar strengthens your NOI and protects your margins.
Why Utility Billing Matters
Utility costs are on the rise—and when they aren’t billed back, they cut straight into profits. Transparent utility billing helps you:
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Allocate costs fairly across residents.
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Build trust with clear, accurate statements.
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Support conservation by making usage visible.
It’s not just about recovering costs. It’s about running a fair, sustainable property that residents respect.
The Easy Way: Livable + AppFolio
Livable’s self-service platform integrates directly with AppFolio. That means you can manage utility billing with the same ease you already expect from your property management software.
With Livable, you can:
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Connect seamlessly to AppFolio and keep everything in one place.
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Preview and approve statements before they’re sent out.
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Provide residents with clarity through PDFs, allocation tables, and the option for paper or electronic delivery.
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Stay flexible with our guarantee. If you’re not happy after 3 months, we’ll give you a full refund!
This isn’t another system to learn—it’s utility billing made simple, inside the workflow you already use.
Real Results in Action
A multi-family property in San Francisco with a single master water meter turned to Livable’s Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS). The result?
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Utility costs that were once absorbed by ownership were fully recovered.
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ROI improved as billing created a new revenue stream.
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Residents reduced consumption once they could see their share of the bill.
Even non-billable units benefited from GreenView Statements, which show tenants what they would owe. The visibility alone encouraged more mindful usage and a sense of fairness across the community.
How to Get Started
Adding utility billing to your AppFolio workflow is simple:
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Schedule a discovery call with the Livable team.
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Connect your AppFolio account to Livable’s platform.
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Run your first billing cycle with confidence.
Here to Help
AppFolio helps you manage your properties. Livable makes it easy to add self-service utility billing into the mix. Together, they create a streamlined solution that helps you recover costs, give residents transparency, and build long-term profitability—without extra complexity.
Schedule a discovery call today and see how simple utility billing in AppFolio can be.
