HUD standards - Louisiana landlord

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Before I call housing authority to ask. I’ll like to know what a/c standards do they require. Is it a/c window units or only central air?

[Isaac S.]

I thought the answer was that AC is not a requirement, just adequate heating.

But, according to a quick google search, I found this:

Is central air conditioning necessary to meet FHA requirements?

Central air conditioning is not necessary to meet FHA heating and cooling system guidelines. The only rule that HUD has regarding central air is that if the house has it, it must work. The appraiser is required to note what is wrong with it and how the condition affects the home's value and marketability in addition to the cost to repair it.

Read more https://birminghamappraisalblog.com/faqs/what-is-the-fha-rule-for-heating-and-cooling-systems/