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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 10,000,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-282026 Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated September 10, 2024) Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 10,000,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) has entered into a distribution agreement dated September 5, 2024 (the “Distribution Agreement”), with Paralel Distributors LLC (the “Distributor”), relati

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 10, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 10, 2024 Securities Act File No.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(n)(2) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the references to our firm in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of Reaves Utility Income Fund under the headings “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Financial Statements” in the

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form N-2 (Form Type) Reaves Utility Income Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 107 EX-FILING FEES Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form N-2 (Form Type) Reaves Utility Income Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial effective date Filing Fee Previously Paid In Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid Equity Common shares of beneficial interest, no par value Rule 457(o) $895,000,000 0.

Code of Ethics (Revision Date: 1/12/231)

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(r)(2) Code of Ethics (Revision Date: 1/12/231) I. INTRODUCTION Pursuant to SEC Rule 204A-1, W. H. Reaves, dba Reaves Asset Management (“Reaves” or “Firm”) has adopted this Code of Ethics (“Code”). All Supervised Individuals (employees and other access persons) of our Firm must, at all times: 1. Place the interests of our clients first. All Supervised I

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(n)(1) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement No. 333-261328 on Form N-2 of our report dated December 22, 2023, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”), appearing in the Annual Report on Form N-CS

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND POWER OF ATTORNEY

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(t) REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustees of the Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), hereby appoints Christopher Moore, Kaleigh Keyes, and Allison Fumai, as attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and full power to sign for him or her and in his or her name in the appropriate ca

Reaves Utility Income Fund 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, Colorado 80290 (800) 644-5571

Reaves Utility Income Fund 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, Colorado 80290 (800) 644-5571 September 10, 2024 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F.

CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of April 27, 2022 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY and the other lending institutions party hereto STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Agent

  Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(k)(5)   CREDIT AGREEMENT   dated as of April 27, 2022   among   REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND   STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY and the other lending institutions party hereto   and   STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Agent       ARTICLE I.           DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Accounting Terms and Determinations 25

SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Paralel Distributors LLC 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, Colorado 80290

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(h)(2) SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Paralel Distributors LLC 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, Colorado 80290 September 5, 2024 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by Reaves Utility Income Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time Paralel Distributors LLC (the “Distributor”, “we” or “us

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(h)(1) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) made as of September 5, 2024 by and between Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Paralel Distributors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”). WHEREAS, the Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(l) 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.dechert.com September 5, 2024 Reaves Utility Income Fund 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, Colorado 80290 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-2 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(l) 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.dechert.com September 5, 2024 Reaves Utility Income Fund 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, Colorado 80290 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-2 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(n)(2) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the references to our firm in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of Reaves Utility Income Fund under the headings “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Financial Statements” in the

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND POWER OF ATTORNEY

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(t) REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustees of the Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), hereby appoints Christopher Moore, Kaleigh Keyes, and Allison Fumai, as attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and full power to sign for him or her and in his or her name in the appropriate ca

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form N-2 (Form Type) Reaves Utility Income Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 107 EX-FILING FEES Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form N-2 (Form Type) Reaves Utility Income Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial effective date Filing Fee Previously Paid In Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid Equity Common shares of beneficial interest, no par value Rule 457(o) $895,000,000 0.

Code of Ethics (Revision Date: 1/12/231)

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(r)(2) Code of Ethics (Revision Date: 1/12/231) I. INTRODUCTION Pursuant to SEC Rule 204A-1, W. H. Reaves, dba Reaves Asset Management (“Reaves” or “Firm”) has adopted this Code of Ethics (“Code”). All Supervised Individuals (employees and other access persons) of our Firm must, at all times: 1. Place the interests of our clients first. All Supervised I

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(n)(1) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement No. 333-261328 on Form N-2 of our report dated December 22, 2023, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”), appearing in the Annual Report on Form N-CS

SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Paralel Distributors LLC 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, Colorado 80290

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(h)(2) SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Paralel Distributors LLC 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, Colorado 80290 September 5, 2024 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by Reaves Utility Income Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time Paralel Distributors LLC (the “Distributor”, “we” or “us

CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of April 27, 2022 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY and the other lending institutions party hereto STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Agent

  Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(k)(5)   CREDIT AGREEMENT   dated as of April 27, 2022   among   REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND   STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY and the other lending institutions party hereto   and   STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Agent       ARTICLE I.           DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Accounting Terms and Determinations 25

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

Reaves Utility Income Fund N-2ASR Exhibit 99.(h)(1) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) made as of September 5, 2024 by and between Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Paralel Distributors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”). WHEREAS, the Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 5, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 5, 2024 Securities Act File No.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 March 12, 2024 (March 7, 2024) Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Reaves Utility Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-21432 20-0223928 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

Reaves Utility Income Fund 8-K

Reaves Utility Income Fund 8-K Exhibit 16.1 March 12, 2024 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-7561 Dear Sirs/Madams: We have read Item 4.01 of Reaves Utility Income Fund’s Form 8-K dated March 12, 2024, and we agree with the statements made therein. Yours truly,

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1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND 8-K Exhibit 1.2 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT February 6, 2024 This Amendment No. 1. (“Amendment”) is made in reference to the Sub-Placement Agent Agreement, dated September 19, 2022 (the “Sub-Placement Agent Agreement”), by and between UBS Securities LLC (“Agent”) and Paralel Distributors LLC (the “Distributor”), related to

Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 8,065,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-261328 Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated November 24, 2021) Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 8,065,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) has entered into a distribution agreement dated September 19, 2022, as amended on February 6, 2024 (the “Distribution Agreement”) with Paralel Distributors L

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND 8-K Exhibit 1.1 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT February 6, 2024 This Amendment No. 1. (“Amendment”) is made in reference to the Distribution Agreement, dated September 19, 2022 (the “Distribution Agreement”), by and between Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”) and Paralel Distributors LLC,, as principal

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 February 6, 2024 (February 6, 2024) Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Reaves Utility Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-21432 20-0223928 (State or other jurisdiction of inco

Statement of Investments January 31, 2023

NPORT-EX 2 fp0082457-1nportex.htm Statement of Investments January 31, 2023 Reaves Utility Income Fund Statement of Investments January 31, 2023 (Unaudited) SHARES VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 121.62% Diversified Telecommunications Services - 19.43% BCE, Inc. 2,460,000 $ 116,358,000 Deutsche Telekom AG 4,212,722 93,657,772 Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B 1,265,000 61,503,025 TELUS Corp. 4,120,100 88

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, CO 80290 (800) 644-5571 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4, 2023

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, CO 80290 (800) 644-5571 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4, 2023 To the Shareholders of Reaves Utility Income Fund: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) will be held via virtual format by conference call, on April 4, 2023 at 10:00 a.

Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 7,367,417 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-261328 Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated November 24, 2021) Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 7,367,417 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) has entered into a distribution agreement dated September 19, 2022 (the “Distribution Agreement”) with Paralel Distributors LLC (the “Distributor”), relating

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS July 31, 2022 (Unaudited) SHARES VALUE COMMON STOCKS 118.

Administration and Accounting Agreement between Paralel Technologies LLC and the Fund

ADMINISTRATION AND FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT This ADMINISTRATION AND FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT (?Agreement?) is made as of September 19, 2022, between Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware Statutory Trust (the ?Trust?), and Paralel Technologies LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (the ?Administrator?).

Distribution Agreement between the Fund and Paralel Distributors LLC

EX-1.1 2 fp0079735ex11.htm DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") made as of September 19, 2022 by and between Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Fund"), and Paralel Distributors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Distributor"). WHEREAS, the Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules a

Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between Paralel Distributors LLC and UBS Securities LLC

SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Paralel Distributors LLC 1700 Broadway, Suite 1230 Denver, Colorado 80290 September 19, 2022 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by Reaves Utility Income Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time Paralel Distributors LLC (the "Distributor", "we" or "us") will act as manager of registered at-the-market offerings by Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Fund"), of up to 8,000,000 shares (the "Shares") of beneficial interest, no par value, of the Fund (the "Common Shares").

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 September 19, 2022 (September 19, 2022) Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Reaves Utility Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-21432 20-0223928 (State or other jurisdiction of

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS January 31, 2022 (Unaudited) SHARES VALUE COMMON STOCKS 118.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 24, 2021

N-2ASR 1 fp0070464n2asr.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 24, 2021 Securities Act File No. 333-[•] Investment Company Act File No. 811-21432 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2 (check appropriate box or boxes) REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X] Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ] Post-Effective Ame

Amendment to Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between ALPS Distributors, Inc. and UBS Securities LLC*

Exhibit(h)(3)(e) ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT November 22, 2021 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to the Sub-Placement Agent Agreement, dated November 14, 2019, by and between UBS Securities LLC, as sub-placement agent (the ?Agent?), and ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the ?Distributo

Powers of Attorney*

Exhibit (s) REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustees of the Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Fund?), hereby appoints Allison Fumai, Sareena Khwaja-Dixon and Tanya Tancheff, as attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and full power to sign for him or her and in his or her name in the appropriate capacities, the registration statem

Amendment to Investment Advisory and Management Agreement dated August 26, 2010 *

Exhibit(g)(1)(b) Amendment to the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement This Amendment, dated May 11, 2021 (this ?Amendment?), is to the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement dated August 26, 2010 (the ?Agreement?), by and between Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?), a Delaware statutory trust, and W.

Amendment to Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between ALPS Distributors, Inc. and UBS Securities LLC*

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT August 12, 2020 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to the Sub-Placement Agent Agreement, dated November 14, 2019 (the ?Equity Distribution Agreement?), by and between UBS Securities LLC, as sub-placement agent (the ?Agent?), and ALPS Distributors, In

Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 6,130,817 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-261328 Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated November 24, 2021) Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 6,130,817 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) has entered into a distribution agreement, dated November 14, 2019, with ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto,

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP*

Exhibit(n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated December 21, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?) appearing in the Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2020, and to the references to us under the headings ?Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm? in the Prospectus and ?Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm? and ?Financial Statements? in the Statement of Additional Information, which is included in such Registration Statement.

Amendment to Distribution Agreement between Registrant and ALPS Distributors, Inc.*

Exhibit(h)(2)(d) REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT November 22, 2021 ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80203 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to the Distribution Agreement, dated November 14, 2019, Amendment No. 1 to the Distribution Agreement, dated October 6, 2020, and Amendment No. 2 to the Distribution Agreement, dated

Opinion and Consent of Dechert LLP*

Exhibit(l) 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

Reaves Utility Income Fund 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 623-2577

Reaves Utility Income Fund 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 623-2577 November 23, 2021 VIA EDGAR U.

Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 6,130,817 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated November 22, 2021) Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 6,130,817 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) has entered into a distribution agreement, dated November 14, 2019, with ALPS Distributors, Inc.

Discount Rate Decline Rate Discount for Lack of Marketability

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS July 31, 2021 (Unaudited) SHARES VALUE COMMON STOCKS 118.

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP*

EX-99.25.2.N 5 fp0066301ex99252n.htm Exhibit(n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement No 333-245058 on Form N-2 of our report dated December 21, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Reaves Income Utility Fund (the “Fund”) appearing in the Annual Report on Form N-CSR for

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 21, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 21, 2021 Securities Act File No.

Amendment to Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement dated May 11, 2021 (Incorporated by reference from post-effective amendment no. 21 to Registrant’s registration statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940 on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021)

Amendment to the Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement This Amendment, dated May 11, 2021 (this ?Amendment?), is to the Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement dated February 24, 2004, as amended (the ?Agreement?), by and between Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?), a Delaware statutory trust, and ALPS Fund Services, Inc.

Amendment to Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between ALPS Distributors, Inc. and UBS Securities LLC (Incorporated by reference from post-effective amendment no. 21 to Registrant’s registration statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940 on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021)

Exhibit (h)(3) ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT June 21, 2021 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to the Sub-Placement Agent Agreement, dated November 14, 2019, by and between UBS Securities LLC, as sub-placement agent (the ?Agent?), and ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the ?Distributor?), a

Amended Distribution Agreement between Registrant and ALPS Distributors, Inc.*

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT June 21, 2021 ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80203 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to the Distribution Agreement, dated November 14, 2019, and Amendment No. 1 to the Distribution Agreement, dated October 6, 2020 (together, the ?Distribution Agreement?), by and between Reaves Utility Inc

Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 6,198,336 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated August 12, 2020) Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 6,198,336 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?) has entered into a distribution agreement, dated November 14, 2019, with ALPS Distributors, Inc.

Reaves Utility Income Fund Supplement dated May 12, 2021 to the Prospectus Supplement dated October 6, 2020 Amendment to the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement and Amendment to the Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement

Supplement to the Prospectus Supplement Reaves Utility Income Fund Supplement dated May 12, 2021 to the Prospectus Supplement dated October 6, 2020 Amendment to the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement and Amendment to the Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”), the Board unanimously approved adding a breakpoint to the advisory fee schedule to the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between the Fund and W.

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS January 31, 2021 (Unaudited) SHARES VALUE COMMON STOCKS 116.

definitive proxy statement

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80203 (800) 644-5571 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 5, 2021 To the Shareholders of Reaves Utility Income Fund: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the ?Meeting?) of the Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?) will be held via virtual format by conference call, on April 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.

Amendment to Distribution Agreement between Registrant and ALPS Distributors, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from post-effective amendment no. 20 to Registrant’s registration statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940 on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on October 6, 2020 )

Exhibit(h)(2) REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT October 6, 2020 ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80203 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to the Distribution Agreement, dated November 14, 2019 (the “Distribution Agreement”), by and between Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and ALPS Distribu

Amendment to Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between ALPS Distributors, Inc. and UBS Securities LLC. (Incorporated by reference from post-effective amendment no. 20 to Registrant’s registration statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940 on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on October 6, 2020)

Exhibit(h)(3) ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT October 6, 2020 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to the Sub-Placement Agent Agreement, dated November 14, 2019, by and between UBS Securities LLC, as sub-placement agent (the “Agent”), and ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”),

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2020 Securities Act File No.

20%

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS July 31, 2020 (Unaudited) SHARES VALUE COMMON STOCKS 113.

Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 1,466,210 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

424B5 1 fp0056511424b5.htm Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated August 12, 2020) Reaves Utility Income Fund Up to 1,466,210 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) has entered into a distribution agreement, dated November 4, 2019 (the “Distribution Agreement”) with ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”) relating to the Fund’s common shares of benefic

12.5%

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS January 31, 2020 (Unaudited) SHARES VALUE COMMON STOCKS 121.

UTG / Reeves Utility Income Fund DEF 14A - -

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80203 (800) 644-5571 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 6, 2020 To the Shareholders of Reaves Utility Income Fund: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) will be held at the offices of the Fund, 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, Colorado 80203, on April 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.

Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between ALPS Distributors, Inc. and UBS Securities LLC (Incorporated by reference from post-effective amendment no.18 to Registrant’s registration statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940 on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on November 14, 2019)

Exhibit (h)(3) SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80202 November 14, 2019 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by Reaves Utility Income Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the "Distributor", "we" or "us") will act as manager of registered at-the-m

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Pre-Effective Amendment No.

Distribution Agreement between Registrant and ALPS Distributors, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from post-effective amendment no. 18 to Registrant’s registration statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940 on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on November 14, 2019)

Exhibit (h)(2) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") made as of November 4, 2019 by and between Reaves Utility Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Fund"), and ALPS Distributors, Inc.

UTG / Reeves Utility Income Fund POS EX - -

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2019 Securities Act File No.

UTG / Reeves Utility Income Fund NPORT-EX - -

REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS July 31, 2019 (Unaudited) SHARES VALUE COMMON STOCKS 123.

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misle

UTG / Reeves Utility Income Fund (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Karen S.

UTG / Reeves Utility Income Fund

fp0040042 UNITED STATES SECRUITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule14a-6(e)

UTG / Reeves Utility Income Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 fp0035972nq.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive office

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misle

UTG / Reeves Utility Income Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 fp0032111nq.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive office

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0032111ex99cert.htm Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which s

UTG.RT / Reaves Utility Income Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECRUITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule14a-6(e)(2)) [X] D

Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act and Section 30(h) of the 1940 Act, and the rules thereunder, require the Fund’s officers, portfolio managers and Trustees, the Adviser, affiliated persons of the Adviser, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of

reaves77q2section16-mayexhib.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit Q2(a) Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act and Section 30(h) of the 1940 Act, and the rules thereunder, require the Fund?s officers, portfolio managers and Trustees, the Adviser, affiliated persons of the Adviser, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of a Fund?s Shares to file reports of o

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

reaves77bn-sarletter.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?), as of and for the year ended October 31, 2017, in accordance with the standards of the Public

Reaves Utility Income Fund -

N-Q 1 fp0028105nq.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive office

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misle

Reaves Utility Income Fund ESP

1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

Reaves Utility Income Fund ESP

Reaves Utility Income Fund 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 August 8, 2017 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

Reaves Utility Income Fund ESP

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.dechert.com ALLISON M FUMAI [email protected] +1 212 698 3526 Direct +1 212 698 3599 Fax August 7, 2017 VIA EDGAR Ms. Sumeera Younis Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Reaves Utility Income Fun

Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act and Section 30(h) of the 1940 Act, and the rules thereunder, require the Fund’s officers, portfolio managers and Trustees, the Adviser, affiliated persons of the Adviser, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of

reavesexhibit77q2.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit Q2(a) Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act and Section 30(h) of the 1940 Act, and the rules thereunder, require the Fund?s officers, portfolio managers and Trustees, the Adviser, affiliated persons of the Adviser, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of a Fund?s Shares to file reports of ownership an

Reaves Utility Income Fund 14A

DEF 14A 1 fp0024629def14a.htm UNITED STATES SECRUITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permi

Reaves Utility Income Fund -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Karen S.

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT 2 fp0024638ex99cert.htm Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the "Registrant"); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which s

Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act and Section 30(h) of the 1940 Act, and the rules thereunder, require the Fund’s officers, portfolio managers and Trustees, the Adviser, affiliated persons of the Adviser, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of

reavesexhibit77q2.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Exhibit Q2(a) Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act and Section 30(h) of the 1940 Act, and the rules thereunder, require the Fund’s officers, portfolio managers and Trustees, the Adviser, affiliated persons of the Adviser, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of a Fund’s Shares to file reports of ownership an

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 reaves2016-nsar77b.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”), as of and for the year ended October 31, 2016, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Over

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misle

Reaves Utility Income Fund (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 fp0021637nq.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive office

Reaves Utility Income Fund 14A

UNITED STATES SECRUITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule14a-6(e)(2)) [X] D

Reaves Utility Income Fund (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) JoEllen

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misle

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Converted by EDGARwiz REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?), as of and for the year ended October 31, 2015, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United Sta

Item 77Q2 Exhibit

Converted by EDGARwiz Item 77Q2 Exhibit Ms. Jennifer T Welsh was appointed as Secretary of the Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Registrant?) on December 11, 2014. As a Section 16 officer, she was required to file a Form 3 in December 2014, but did not file a Form 3 until March 16, 2015. Mr. Larry W. Papasan, a Trustee of the Registrant, participates in the Registrant?s dividend reinvestment plan.

Reaves Utility Income Fund ESP

1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

Reaves Utility Income Fund ESP

Reaves Utility Income Fund 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 November 6, 2015 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misle

Reaves Utility Income Fund (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) JoEllen

Reaves Utility Income Fund ESP

Reaves Utility Income Fund 1290 Broadway Suite 1100 Denver CO 80203 July 24, 2015 VIA EDGAR U.

Reaves Utility Income Fund REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jennifer

CERTIFICATION

Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whi

Reaves Utility Income Fund REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

Reaves Utility Income Fund UNITED STATES SECRUITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 reavesnsarletter2014q77b.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2014, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting

CERTIFICATION

Certifications Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

Reaves Utility Income Fund - REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

Reaves Utility Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

EX-77C VOTES

Rider A (to be inserted on pg EX-77C VOTES SHAREHOLDER MEETING On May 2, 2014, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of voting on a proposal to elect two (2) Trustees of the Fund.

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

N-Q 1 d694347dnq.htm REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of

CERTIFICATION

EX-99.CERT 2 d694347dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

- REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

Reaves Utility Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

- REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

Reaves Utility Income Fund UNITED STATES SECRUITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 f12262013.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended October 31, 2013, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Boar

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

N-Q 1 d602643dnq.htm REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of

CERTIFICATION

Certification Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were m

EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES 2 reaves77c.htm EX-99.77C VOTES SHAREHOLDER MEETING On May 3, 2013, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of voting on a proposal to elect two (2) Trustees of the Fund. Both Trustees were successfully elected. Results of the proposal were as follows: Proposal 1: Election of Trustees For Withheld Jeremy W. Deems 23,592,765.571 653,917.887 Jeremy O. May 23,

CERTIFICATION

Certifications Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

N-Q 1 d469169dnq.htm REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of

- REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

- REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

UNITED STATES SECRUITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

N-SAR Letter (preliminary draft)

Converted by EDGARwiz N-SAR Letter (preliminary draft) REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended October 31, 2012, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accoun

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were m

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND

Reaves Utility Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

EX-99.77C VOTES

Rider A (to be inserted on pg EX-99.77C VOTES SHAREHOLDER MEETING On April 30, 2012, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of voting on a proposal to elect two (2) Trustees of the Fund. Both Trustees were successfully elected. Results of the proposal were as follows: Proposal 1: Election of Trustees For Withheld Larry W. Papasan 19,901,027.151 444,683.926 E. Wayne Nordbe

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Acceleration Request Reaves Utility Income Fund 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 June 29, 2012 VIA EDGAR Ms.

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND QUARTERLY REPORT

Reaves Utility Income Fund Quarterly Report UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

CERTIFICATION

Certifications Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

- REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND ADDITIONAL PROXY MATERIALS

Reaves Utility Income Fund Additional Proxy Materials UNITED STATES SECRUITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

- REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND ANNUAL PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) David T.

CERTIFICATION

Certification Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were m

EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES SHAREHOLDER MEETING On April 29, 2011, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of voting on a proposal to re-elect two (2) Trustees of the Fund. Both Trustees were successfully re-elected. Results of the proposal were as follows: Proposal 1: Re-election of Trustees For Withheld Mary K. Anstine 19,242,124.576 514,128.448 Michael F. Holland 19,308,258.957 447

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name

Reaves Utility Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

CERTIFICATION

Certification Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were m

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Reaves Utility Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

Reaves Utility Income Fund 1290 Broadway Suite 1100 Denver CO 80203

Converted by EDGARwiz Reaves Utility Income Fund 1290 Broadway Suite 1100 Denver CO 80203 February 14, 2011 VIA EDGAR U.

Matters Submitted to a Vote of Security Holders

Exhibit 77.C) Matters Submitted to a Vote of Security Holders On August 26, 2010, the Fund held a special meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of voting to approve the Proposed Investment Advisory and Management Agreement as a result of a change of control of W.H. Reaves & Co. Inc. and to Amendment the Fund?s Fundamental Investment Restriction Relating to Borrowing. The results of the proposals

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?), as of and for the year ended October 31, 2010, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered th

Policies with Respect to Security Investment

Exhibit 77.D) Policies with Respect to Security Investment On August 26, 2010, shareholders of the Fund approved an amendment revising a fundamental investment restriction relating to borrowing, so that it provides the Fund can not borrow money, except as permitted by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules promulgated thereunder, as in effect from time to time, or interpretations or modi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name

Reaves Utility Income Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

CERTIFICATION

Certififcations Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant X Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Pro

ALPS FUND SERVICES, INC. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203

Letter to the SEC ALPS FUND SERVICES, INC. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 July 14, 2010 Via EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Reaves Utility Income Fund (811-21432 and 333-109089) To Whom it May Concern: On behalf of Reaves Utility Income Fund, attached hereto is a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A containing two sha

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

ALPS FUND SERVICES, INC. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203

Letter to the SEC ALPS FUND SERVICES, INC. 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 June 30, 2010 Via EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Reaves Utility Income Fund (811-21432 and 333-109089) To Whom it May Concern: On behalf of Reaves Utility Income Fund, attached hereto is a preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A containing two sh

EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C VOTES SHAREHOLDER MEETING On April 26, 2010, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of voting on a proposal to re-elect two Trustees of the Fund. Both Trustees were successfully re-elected. Results of the proposal were as follows: Proposal 1: Re-election of Trustees Nominee & Share Classes Voting For Abstain Withheld Jeremy O. May Common & Preferred 18,817,358 9

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Jeremy O. May, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misle

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

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Converted by EDGARwiz REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Trustees and Shareholders of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”), as of and for the year ended October 31, 2009, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

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SHAREHOLDER MEETING

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AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit Q1(a)(1) AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I - Offices 1 1.

By: /s/ Edmund J. Burke Edmund J. Burke President (principal executive officer) Date: March 31, 2009

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended October 31, 2008, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered the

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

SHAREHOLDER MEETING

SHAREHOLDER MEETING SHAREHOLDER MEETING On April 10, 2008, the Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of voting on a proposal to re-elect two Trustees of the Fund.

NOTES TO QUARTERLY STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS JANUARY 31, 2008 (unaudited)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) JoEllen L

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 rui77ba.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2007, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2007, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered its

Notes to Quarterly Statement of Investments July 31, 2007 (unaudited)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Gregory P

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

SHAREHOLDER MEETING

EX-99.77C VOTES 2 rui77c.htm SHAREHOLDER MEETING On April 12, 2007, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) for the purpose of voting on a proposal to re-elect two trustees of the Funds. The results of the proposal are as follows: Proposal 1: Re-election of Trustees W. Robert Alexander Robert E. Lee For 21,512,207 21,512,207 Abstain 394,175 394,175 Withheld 0 0 Other Trust

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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SHAREHOLDER MEETING

SHAREHOLDER MEETING On April 12, 2006, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the ?Meeting?) for the purpose of voting on a proposal to re-elect two trustees of the Funds.

Report of independent registered public accounting firm

Sample Word Document Report of independent registered public accounting firm To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund, (the “Fund”), as of and for the year ended October 31, 2006, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United Stat

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

NOTES TO QUARTERLY STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1625 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver, Colorado 80202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Tane Tyle

SHAREHOLDER MEETING

SHAREHOLDER MEETING On April 12, 2006, the Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the ?Meeting?) for the purpose of voting on a proposal to re-elect two trustees of the Funds.

NOTES TO QUARTERLY STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1625 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver, Colorado 80202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Erin Doug

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ý Defin

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ý Defin

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?), for year ended October 31, 2005 (on which we have issued our report dated December 16, 2005), in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Ov

SUB-ITEM 77K: Changes in registrant’s certifying accountant

SUB-ITEM 77K: Changes in registrant?s certifying accountant On September 20, 2005, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was dismissed as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?).

January 9, 2006

January 9, 2006 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: We have read the statements made by Reaves Utility Income Fund (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 77K as part of the Fund's Form N-SAR report dated January 9, 2006. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form N-SAR. Very t

SUB-ITEM 77K: Changes in registrant’s certifying accountant

[Valenzuela letterhead] SUB-ITEM 77K: Changes in registrant’s certifying accountant On September 20, 2005, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was dismissed as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”).

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 rui77b.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Fund”), for year ended October 31, 2005 (on which we have issued our report dated December 16, 2005), in accordance with the standards of

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1625 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver, Colorado 80202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Erin Doug

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

NOTES TO QUARTERLY STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1625 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver, Colorado 80202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Tané Tyl

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Reaves Utility Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the ?Fund?) for the period February 24, 2004 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2004, we considered its internal control, including control activities for safeguarding securities, in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements and to comply with the requirements of Form N-SAR, not to provide assurance on internal control.

CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 99.Cert CERTIFICATION I, Edmund J. Burke, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Reaves Utility Income Fund (the “Registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-21432 REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 1625 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver, Colorado 80202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Erin Dou

Form 8-A

8-A12B 1 ruif8a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 - FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 - REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND - (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware - 20-0223928 - (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Ident

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

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