$114 million in government grant money is being offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to clean up and remove lead-based paint, mold, and other hazardous materials from low income homes. The $114 million is divided between the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program, Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program, and the Healthy Homes Technical Studies Program.
Poisoning from lead paint is one of the largest threats to the health of America's young children. Even though efforts by the government have decreased the number, an estimated 38 million homes still have lead paint. Many low income families live in older homes, which are more likely to have lead-based paint. These houses and apartment buildings commonly have chipping paint since they are not maintained as well as higher income housing. Severe health problems can result when these paint chips are ingested by toddlers and small children. Regardless of whether it is ingested or not, deteriorating lead paint will eventually breakdown into dust and inhaled, leading to chronic poisoning.
Removing lead paint from a home is not an easy or inexpensive task. Its removal can create dust and fumes that contain lead, so special precautions must be taken. A professional contractor with a high level of experience is required. The cost is often out of reach for most low income families. To subsidize the removal of lead paint from the homes of such low income families, HUD is providing this grant money to states, cities, and other local governments. Read more about the programs and apply for a grant at Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control.
Poisoning from lead paint is one of the largest threats to the health of America's young children. Even though efforts by the government have decreased the number, an estimated 38 million homes still have lead paint. Many low income families live in older homes, which are more likely to have lead-based paint. These houses and apartment buildings commonly have chipping paint since they are not maintained as well as higher income housing. Severe health problems can result when these paint chips are ingested by toddlers and small children. Regardless of whether it is ingested or not, deteriorating lead paint will eventually breakdown into dust and inhaled, leading to chronic poisoning.
Removing lead paint from a home is not an easy or inexpensive task. Its removal can create dust and fumes that contain lead, so special precautions must be taken. A professional contractor with a high level of experience is required. The cost is often out of reach for most low income families. To subsidize the removal of lead paint from the homes of such low income families, HUD is providing this grant money to states, cities, and other local governments. Read more about the programs and apply for a grant at Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control.
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