Lead hazard reduction demonstration grant program

The City of Portland, Maine was awarded a $3,367,960 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control. The purpose of this Project Grant is to protect children under the age of six from lead poisoning by identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing. The grant funds will be used to accomplish the following objectives: 1) Target lead hazard control efforts in pre-1960, especially pre-1940, housing units where children under 6 are at greatest risk of lead exposure; 2) Utilize cost-effective lead hazard control methods to ensure long-term safety for building occupants; and 3) Build local capacity of trained and certified professionals to address lead hazards safely and effectively during renovation, remodeling, and maintenance activities. The grant has a performance period from February 1, 2025 to February 1, 2029.