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Owner's major payments

Part A - Plain language definition:

Average monthly total of all shelter expenses paid by households that own their dwelling. The owner's major payments include, for example, the mortgage payment and the costs of electricity, heat and municipal services.

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to the total average monthly payments made by owner households to secure shelter.

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