Program Overview

Commissioner Lesley Briones and Precinct4Forward are launching the Cool 4 the Summer Initiative, which aims to protect vulnerable residents from extreme heat.

Approved applicants will be notified of a designated community center or alternative pickup location (to be announced). At the time of pickup, staff will assist in completing the two required forms:

1. Acceptance/Receipt Form

2. Recipient Disclaimer and Waiver Form

Applicants must sign and date both documents. A copy of the signed waiver, along with an A/C Unit Use & Care flyer, will be provided for reference.

Note: Due to limited capacity, a small number of units may be delivered and/or installed by our Road and Bridge Department. These requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, based on need.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Must be a resident of Harris County Precinct 4. 

2. Qualifying household type- must belong to at least one of the following categories: 

   • Senior (Age 60 or older) 

   • Low-income household (Proof of income may be required) 

   • Veteran (Proof of veteran status may be required) 

   • An individual with a disability (Medical documentation or disability benefits letter may be required) 

3. Unit History 

   • Must not have received a free air conditioning unit from any program within the past two years. 

4. Household Limit 

   • One unit per household. Duplicate applications from the same address will not be accepted. 

5. Availability 

   • Units will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.