# Tenant improvement allowances: the working guide

> TI of $130-$200/sqft is current US Class A market on a 10-year deal.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- TI of $130-$200/sqft is current US Class A market on a 10-year deal.
- Trophy lease-up can push to $250+ in this cycle.
- Over-allowance spend is amortised into rent — model the implicit interest rate.
- TI must be controlled by tenant or contractor on tenant's behalf to protect spend.
- Always include unused TI as a tenant credit in the LOI.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/guides/us-tenant-improvement-allowances-explained), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.