If you own property that was built before 1978, there is a high probability that it has lead paint in it. Leaded paint is a hazard only if it is deteriorating—but long before it actually chips or flakes.
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You can get assistance with lead hazard cleanup costs.
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- The Monroe County Department of Public Health was awarded a $3.07 million “Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Home Intervention Grant” from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control. This grant will provide reimbursable lead hazard control grants of up to $5,500/unit are available to property owners of both rental and owner occupied units. A total of 350 housing units will be made lead safe during the January 1, 2010 to December 30, 2012 grant period. For more information please call (585) 753-5571 or go to Monroe County HUD Lead Hazard Control Grant 2010-2012 to download a grant application.
- Call the City of Rochester at (585) 428-LEAD to inquire about guidelines and an application for the City’s grant programs. Landlords and Individual Homeowners (o Dueños Ocupantes) can receive up to $24,000 to make their homes or rental properties safer.
- The NeighborWorks Rehab Loan Program services City of Rochester residents. There are no maximum income guidelines and each case is reviewed individually. Interest rates are 6%-7% depending on loan term, loan terms are from 5-15 years, and the maximum loan amount is $24,999. The NeighborWorks Rehab Loan Program addresses rehab issues only – not remodeling (i.e. lead, windows, roof repair/replacement, siding or exterior paint, furnace repair/replacement, plumbing, etc). When grant monies are available and if the applicant qualifies, NeighborWorks may be able to provide 50% of the loan as a grant. Anyone interested in the Rehab Loan Program should attend the Loan Orientation at NeighborWorks® (570 South Ave) every Wednesday at 4:00PM. For more information please contact Amy Brough at (585) 325-4170 x326 or abrough@nwrochester.org.
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