Lead hazard reduction demonstration grant program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control awarded the City of Oakland $4.4 million on March 15, 2026, under the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 14.900) to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing occupied by low- or very-low income families in Oakland, California.

The award funds a comprehensive lead hazard control program targeting housing units built before 1960, particularly pre-1940 construction in low-income and minority neighborhoods where children under age six face the greatest risk of lead poisoning. Activities include identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards using cost-effective methods; building local capacity through training and certification of individuals and firms to address lead hazards safely during control, renovation, remodeling, and maintenance work; and developing community-based approaches that integrate lead hazard control within other local housing health and safety initiatives and public-private partnerships serving low-income families with children under age six. The program may also access Healthy Homes supplemental funding to comprehensively identify and address additional housing hazards affecting occupant health.

The City of Oakland, through its Controllers Bureau, serves as the recipient and administrative agent. The period of performance runs from March 15, 2026, through March 15, 2030. Place of performance is Oakland, California (94612).