Lead-based paint hazard control in privately-owned housing

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control awarded a $4,496,699 Project Grant to the Administration Louisiana Division Of Community Development Division, doing business as Community Development, to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned low-income housing in Monroe, LA over a 4-year period from December 1, 2023 to December 1, 2027.

The Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program funding will support comprehensive efforts to protect children under age six from lead poisoning, including lead inspections, risk assessments, interim controls, and abatement activities. The grant also aims to build local capacity for lead-safe work practices, conduct affirmative marketing of lead-safe housing units, and collect data to evaluate outcomes. Community Development, the prime recipient, will likely partner with local non-profit housing developers, social service providers, contractors, and businesses to carry out eligible grant activities.