Project Grant AZLHB083925

The City of Yuma received a $1.4 million Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control under the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 14.900), effective March 15, 2026, through March 15, 2030. This grant funds comprehensive lead-based paint hazard identification, risk assessment, interim controls, and abatement activities in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing within Yuma's jurisdiction. The program specifically targets housing units constructed before 1960—particularly pre-1940 structures—where children under six years of age face the greatest risk of lead exposure, with emphasis on low-income and minority neighborhoods historically affected by lead contamination.

Under this award, the City of Yuma will implement cost-effective lead hazard control methods while building local capacity through training and certification of qualified workers and firms in lead-safe work practices. The grant also supports the development of community-based partnerships integrating lead hazard control with complementary housing-related health and safety initiatives. Additionally, the city may leverage Healthy Homes Supplemental funding to address broader housing hazards beyond lead-based paint, creating a comprehensive approach to protecting vulnerable populations and improving housing conditions across the community.