Who This Is For
Users who are on the Budget step of the housing request intake form or who create a new request in the dashboard.
What You'll Achieve
👉🏼 Understand how budget presets work
👉🏼 Select a budget range that matches your needs
👉🏼 Know how budget relates to your stay duration
How Budget Selection Works
The budget step displays preset ranges based on your stay duration. You do not enter a custom number. Instead, you select from options that reflect typical market rates.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: View Available Presets
The Budget step displays preset options as buttons
Each button shows a price range and category label
A small indicator at the top confirms whether prices are "per night" or "per month"
Step 2: Select Your Budget
Click the budget range that fits your needs
The selected option highlights with a checkmark
For shorter stays (>1-12 months), an estimated monthly cost appears below
Step 3: Continue
Click "Continue" to proceed to the next step
Your budget selection is saved
Common Mistakes or Questions
Can I enter a custom budget?
Can I enter a custom budget?
No. Select the closest preset to your target.
What if my budget falls between two presets?
What if my budget falls between two presets?
Choose the higher range to see more options.
Are utilities included?
Are utilities included?
For temporary housing, utilities are typically included. For long-term, this varies.