Rental Turnover Cost and Vacancy Loss Calculator

Understand the full cost of getting a vacant rental ready, including lost rent—not tenant deposit deductions.

Property and vacancy

Property labelMonthly rent ($)Expected vacant daysActual vacant days

Make-ready expenses

Turnover economics

Planned total incl. vacancy—

Actual total incl. vacancy—

Planned vacancy loss—

Actual vacancy loss—

This is an owner budgeting worksheet, not a security deposit deduction statement. Normal wear, tenant charges and legal notice requirements vary by jurisdiction; do not infer chargeability from this budget.

What this calculator helps you decide

Between tenants, owners may spend money on cleaning, painting, rekeying, repairs and utilities while also losing rent during vacancy. TurnoverBudget separates these owner costs from tenant security-deposit deductions. It uses a simple 30-day monthly-rent convention to estimate vacancy loss, not a legally required proration formula.

Compare expected costs with actual expenses, then export a record for your property budget. The tool stores expense rows only on your device and does not automatically save receipts or photos.

Can I charge all turnover expenses to the former tenant?

No. This is a property-owner budget. Whether a specific cost can be charged to a tenant depends on the lease, local law, ordinary wear and supporting evidence.

How to use TurnoverBudget

Small landlords planning the owner cost of preparing a vacant unit for the next tenant.

Step-by-step workflow

Enter monthly rent and expected versus actual vacant days.
Add estimated and actual cleaning, painting and repair expenses.
Compare budget variance and export an owner-side expense record.

Important limits & notes

Not a deposit deduction statement; tenant chargeability and rental accounting rules vary by jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Question

Q: Does this calculate security deposit deductions?

A: No. It calculates the owner’s turnover budget, including rent lost during vacancy.