Lead hazard reduction demonstration grant program

The City of Columbus was awarded a $7,650,000 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control. The grant, which runs from March 1, 2025 to March 1, 2029, will enable the city to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing units, with a focus on housing built before 1960 in low-income and minority neighborhoods. Key activities under this CFDA 14.900 grant program include lead inspections, risk assessments, interim controls, and abatement to reduce the likelihood of elevated blood lead levels in children under the age of six. The grant funding will also help build local capacity by training and certifying individuals and firms to address lead hazards safely and effectively during renovation, remodeling, and maintenance activities. Additionally, the City of Columbus plans to integrate this grant program with other local initiatives that address housing-related health and safety hazards and serve low-income families with young children.