$100 million
$5 million
$2,999,993
Neighborhood & Business Services Department, City of Charlotte
The program is for Lead paint removal related to older and low income housing. 10% match is required which will be spread over the life of the grant. City Within a City (CWAC) neighborhoods are priority. The City of Charlotte has been operating a lead based paint program funded by HUD since 1995.
Owner occupied units must meet 80% or under median income requirements ($51,520 for family of four) and have a child under 6 living or frequently visiting in order to qualify. Rental units are qualified by the income of the renter, which also must be 80% or under median income. All units must have been built before 1978.
Under the grant the City will:
- Reduce lead hazards in 275 homes
- Provide Outreach/Marketing
- Recruit and train contractors for the program
- Work with Mecklenburg County Health Department to screen children under the age of six for elevated lead blood levels April 15, 2009
Diane Adams, Housing Services, 704-336-2911
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Program will create opportunities for construction jobs
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Lead Hazard Reduction Program
www.hud.gov/recovery/healthy-homes.cfm
