The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control awarded the City of Philadelphia a $7,750,000 Project Grant under the Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program (CFDA 14.900). The grant, awarded on February 15, 2025, aims to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing in the City of Philadelphia where children under 6 years old reside. Key objectives include: 1) Targeting lead hazard control efforts in pre-1960 housing, especially pre-1940 construction, in low-income and minority neighborhoods; 2) Utilizing cost-effective lead hazard control methods; 3) Building local capacity for lead-safe work practices; and 4) Conducting targeted outreach and education on lead poisoning prevention. The grant is expected to fund lead inspections, risk assessments, interim controls, and abatement in over 3,700 low-income homes to protect families and children from lead exposure where other resources are not available.
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