The City of Milwaukee, operating as the Office of Mayor, was awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control under the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 14.900). The funding will enable the city to undertake a comprehensive program to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing where children under the age of six reside. Key activities include conducting targeted lead inspections and risk assessments, implementing interim controls and abatement to address lead hazards, building local capacity for lead-safe work practices, and implementing affirmative marketing strategies to ensure lead-safe units are prioritized for families with young children. The grant award is intended to protect low-income families and children from lead poisoning by addressing significant lead and health hazards in over 3,700 homes where resources may not otherwise be available.
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