CAM Calculator
Calculate tenant's share of Common Area Maintenance costs based on square footage allocation. Free, fast, and private.
How it works
CAM allocation = (Tenant's Square Footage ÷ Total Building Square Footage) × Total CAM Costs. This pro rata method ensures fair distribution of common area expenses based on space usage.
Example
5,000 sq ft tenant in 50,000 sq ft building with $100,000 total CAM: (5,000 ÷ 50,000) × $100,000 = $10,000 annual CAM charge.
FAQ
What is CAM in commercial real estate?
CAM (Common Area Maintenance) refers to the fees tenants pay for their share of maintaining shared spaces in a commercial property, including landscaping, security, utilities, and general upkeep of common areas.
How is CAM typically allocated among tenants?
CAM costs are usually allocated pro rata based on each tenant's square footage relative to the total leasable space in the building. This ensures fair distribution based on space usage.
What expenses are included in CAM charges?
CAM typically includes landscaping, parking lot maintenance, common area utilities, security, janitorial services for shared spaces, property management fees, and repairs to common areas.
Can CAM charges vary from year to year?
Yes, CAM charges can fluctuate annually based on actual maintenance costs, inflation, changes in services, or major repairs and improvements to common areas.
Are CAM charges in addition to base rent?
Yes, CAM charges are typically separate from and in addition to base rent. They represent the tenant's share of operating expenses for maintaining common areas of the property.