Housing Allowances
“A minister’s housing allowance must be officially designated by the church or parachurch. The designation should be stated in writing, preferably by resolution of the top governing body, in an employment contract, or, at a minimum, in the ministry budget, the budget should be formally approved by the top governing body of the ministry.” ECFA
Worksheets
Use this form for housing worksheets for ministers who own their own home and those who live in parsonage housing.
(Source: Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability)
Housing Allowances
“The housing allowance is the most important tax benefit available to ministers. But many ministers do not take full advantage of it because they (or their tax adviser or church board) are not familiar with the rules.” (Source: Church Law & Tax)
Sample Housing Allowance for Pastors
Ready-to-use resolution language for church board to set a clergy housing allowance in 2022. (Source: Church Law & Tax)