The Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2025 establishes a three-year pilot program requiring the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants to public housing agencies and owners of federally assisted rental properties to install and test temperature sensors in residential units. The sensors—which measure temperature to the tenth of a degree and connect to the internet—will help monitor whether units comply with temperature requirements and identify patterns in temperature-related complaints and violations. The bill affects tenants and owners of public housing, Section 8 rental assistance units, and supportive housing for elderly and disabled residents. The bill does not specify a dollar amount but authorizes "such sums as may be necessary" for grants, program administration, and technical assistance. The HUD Secretary must establish eligibility criteria within 180 days, publish an interim report after 12 months, and issue a final evaluation report 36 months after the pilot concludes, comparing different sensor technologies and identifying barriers such as broadband access and tenant participation.
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