When does a family receive a utility reimbursement payment (URP)?

A utility reimbursement payment (URP) occurs when the utility allowance provided to a tenant is greater than what they are required to pay for rent, resulting in a surplus. This typically applies in situations where the utility costs are significant, and as a result, the tenant's total tenant payment (the rent portion they are responsible for) is less than the allowance estimated for utilities.

When the utility allowance exceeds the tenant's portion of the rent, the tenant is entitled to receive a payment that helps offset their utility costs. This ensures that the tenants are not financially burdened by high utility bills while still being expected to meet their housing costs.

The other choices don’t accurately describe scenarios that would lead to a utility reimbursement payment. For instance, a total tenant payment equating to the minimum rent does not imply a URP; it indicates that the tenant is paying the least amount as stipulated. Similarly, having no back rent owed or a total tenant payment being less than the minimum rent does not directly correlate with the determination for a utility reimbursement. Thus, option D aptly captures the condition under which a utility reimbursement payment is triggered.