HUD released new guidance for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to clarify measures available to mitigate the effects of extreme heat in public housing. The guidance gives PHA new options to enable residents to use air conditioning during periods of extreme heat by allowing PHAs to increase utility allowances or forgo surcharges for cooling. Learn more about HUD’s other heat-related resources here. Families in public housing can request relief, though the guidance leaves it to PHAs to grant the request.