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Houston City Council could eliminate screened window exemption for AC at rental properties
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Karys.Belger@fox.com (Karys Belger) , as published by Fox 26 Houston
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The proposal is being considered by Houston City Council.
Rental properties may soon be required to provide refrigerated air as a standard amenity. Currently, an exemption allows landlords to forgo air conditioning if a unit has screened windows. This exemption is being considered for elimination.
Landlords would need to provide refrigerated air if the exemption is removed. The proposal is being considered by Houston City Council. Further details about the potential change are available from the source, including any potential timeline or next steps for the proposal.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Fox 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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