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ALT An image of the full letter with the White House seal. The text is below: The White House Washington October 16, 2024 I extend my warmest greetings to all those gathered in our Nation's Capital to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. Since it was created in 1974, the HCV Program has served as our country's largest rental assistance program, providing millions of families with access to affordable housing in communities of their choice. Thanks to the thousands of Public Housing Agency partners who administer this program and the private market landlords who participate in it, individuals and families are receiving housing and resources, resulting in better health, employment, and educational outcomes. My Administration has worked alongside the Department of Housing and Urban Development to build upon these efforts and ensure that Americans have a safe and affordable place to live. We secured federal rental assistance for over 100,000.....

ALT How Can Public Housing Authorities (PHA) Protect Public Housing Residents from Extreme Heat? Create cooling spaces in common areas for residents: PHAs can use HUD funds to create cooling spaces in common areas for residents. They can use HUD funds to purchase air conditioning and cooling equipment, to retrofit spaces, or for activities like weatherizing a building. Grant relief to households to cover utility expenses for cooling their homes: HUD’s new notice clarifies that PHAs can increase families’ utility allowances, when requested, for the use of air conditioning during periods of severe or extreme heat. PHAs can start providing this relief immediately to all families who live in public housing.




















