Several grant programs are available to replace lead pipes and other presence of lead in residential, public and commercial buildings. Grants are used to pay for renovation and remodelling projects once the lead pipes are removed. Funds are also used to cover labour and administrative costs. Although grants generally do not have to be repaid, some programs require repayment of funds if recipients do not satisfy the terms of their grant agreement.
Individual Water and Waste Grants
Individual Water and Waste Grants are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Grants are used to replace and install plumbing fixtures, bathtubs, showers, kitchen and bathroom sinks, outdoor spigots and water heating systems. Funds are also used to build bathrooms in homes if they are lacking. These grants are available to low-income homeowners who live in California, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.
Housing and Community Facilities Programs National Office
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room 5014 South Building
14th Street and Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
202-720-9619
rurdev.usda.gov
Very Low Income Housing Repair Program
The Very Low Income Housing Repair Program is sponsored by the USDA. This program provides grants to remove health and safety hazards in and around homes. Home renovation and modification projects that are needed as a result of hazard removals are also covered by the grants. Applicants must be 62 years of age or older and cannot afford loan obligations. Recipients are not allowed to sell their homes for three years or the funds will be recouped by the grant program.
Housing and Community Facilities Programs National Office
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room 5014 South Building
14th Street and Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
202-720-9619
rurdev.usda.gov
Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) sponsors the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program which provides grants to address the hazards of lead in homes and housing units occupied by low-income families. Grants are used to remove lead from homes through renovation and remodelling projects. Funds are also used to establish programs to prevent childhood lead poisoning and establish a public registry of lead-safe housing. Eligible applicants include city, county, local and tribal government agencies.
Bill Nellis
Department of Housing & Urban Development
Office of Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control
451 Seventh St. SW
Room 8236
Washington, DC 20410-3000
202-402-7684
hud.gov