HUD Publishes a Smoke-Free Action Guide for Owners

In an effort to further educate the affordable housing industry about the benefits of smoke-free policies, HUD’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing Programs, Benjamin Metcalf, signed a memo on October 17, 2014 that accompanies a new guide for Owners and Agents that wish to implement smoke-free policies. The Smoke-Free Action Guide entitled “Change is in the Air – An Action Guide for Establishing Smoke-Free Public Housing and Multifamily Properties” was published by HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) and supplements HUD Notice 2012-22 to encourage owners and agents to take advantage of both the financial and health-related benefits of smoke-free communities.  While strongly encouraged, implementation of smoke-free communities remains an optional initiative. Click here to read the full Guide.

Questions related to the guide should be directed to Regina Aleksiewicz at regina.a.aleksiewicz@hud.gov.