Responding to Extreme Heat in Public Housing - Eligible Expenses and Individual Relief for Excess Utilities Consumption
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Summary
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This notice clarifies that PHAs can use Capital Funds for a broad range of cooling technologies and installation costs in public housing, and explains eligible uses of Operating Subsidy for cooling common areas. It also describes how PHAs have discretion to adopt individual relief policies that let residents avoid surcharges or receive higher utility allowances due to severe or extreme heat. This guidance helps PHAs decide how to protect residents from health risks associated with extreme heat while managing utility costs and compliance with existing regulations.
Key Quotes
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“It explains the broad nature of eligible activities to achieve cooling using Capital Funds.”
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“PHAs may adopt policies to grant residents relief from surcharges or utility bills in excess of utility allowances upon request by residents, as the PHA deems appropriate”
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“severe or extreme heat may provide reasonable grounds for individual relief for all residents for use of cooling technologies”
Key Dates
- Published
- Jun 13, 2024