Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, awarded the County of Westchester $7.75 million under the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 14.900) on March 16, 2026. This Project Grant, with a completion date of March 16, 2030, funds comprehensive lead-based paint hazard identification and control activities in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing located in White Plains, New York. The award specifically targets housing units constructed before 1960 where children under six years of age face the greatest risk of lead poisoning, with particular emphasis on low-income and minority neighborhoods.

Under this grant, Westchester County will deliver lead hazard control services including inspections, risk assessments, interim controls, and abatement work in eligible residential properties. Additionally, the county will build local capacity by training and certifying individuals and firms in lead-safe work practices and will develop community-based approaches that integrate lead hazard control with other housing-related health and safety initiatives through public and private partnerships. The award may include Healthy Homes Supplemental funding to address additional housing hazards affecting occupant health beyond lead-based paint concerns.