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 Rochester $7.75 million on March 2, 2026, under the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 14.900) to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing.

The award funds targeted lead hazard control efforts in housing units where children under age six are at greatest risk of lead poisoning, with priority on pre-1960 construction (especially pre-1940), historically concentrated in low-income and minority neighborhoods. The city will employ cost-effective lead hazard control methods, build local capacity of trained and certified individuals and firms to address lead hazards safely and effectively, and develop comprehensive community-based approaches integrating this grant within other local initiatives serving low-income families with children under age six. The program also includes optional Healthy Homes Supplemental funding to comprehensively identify and address other housing hazards affecting occupant health beyond lead-based paint.

The City of Rochester acts as prime recipient with place of performance in Rochester, New York. The period of performance runs from March 2, 2026 to March 2, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.