Of course I assumed you are the minister of the church when I responded just now pertaining to the housing allowance.
Expenses of home by: Anonymous in NC
You would have to ask your church that question; however, have you presented a list of housing expenses to your church council and asked them to approve a housing allowance for the upcoming year? This would not cost the church anything extra in terms of their expense. Read the information to the left under housing allowance--a wonderful federal and (most US states) benefit.