WHAT IS THE LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM (LHG)?
The LHG is a grant program to reduce lead paint hazards in privately owned, residential structures throughout Onondaga County. Lead hazards are often found on painted window frames, wood siding, and painted doors. Common repairs provided by the program are new windows, doors, and siding. The LHG program is funded by Onondaga County Community Development Division and the US Department of HUD.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE LHG PROGRAM?
Participation is on a first come, first served basis to applicants meeting the following requirements:
-Live in homes which contain Lead Paint Hazards
-Must have children or grandchildren under the age of six who live in or spend a significant amount of time in the home.
-Occupy a unit in a one to four family residential structure.
-Have a current annual gross household income of no more than 80% of the median income for the County.
Eligible properties:
-Must be protected by a current Homeowners Insurance Policy.
-Must be covered by flood insurance, if located in a designated flood zone.
-Have all property taxes and mortgage(s) current.
HOW MUCH OF A GRANT CAN I RECEIVE?
The maximum grant amount for lead hazard reduction is $10,000. The grant will cover 100% of those costs. You may also be eligible for general rehabilitation work such as roofing, heating, plumbing, structural repairs, etc, if funds are available. Homeowners will be responsible for 25% of those general rehab costs. Homeowners can choose to have only lead hazard reduction work done.
Rental units occupied by tenants meeting the program requirements are eligible to participate in the LHG program. Only identified lead hazards are eligible. The property owner will be required to pay 50% of the cost of the repairs. The owner's share must be placed in escrow before the job can be sent to bid.
To be eligible for the program, your gross income must be below the income limit for your family size shown in the table below:
| Family Size |
Income Limit |
| 1 |
$37,350 |
| 2 |
$42,650 |
| 3 |
$48,000 |
| 4 |
$53,300 |
| 5 |
$57,600 |
| 6 |
$61,850 |
| 7 |
$66,100 |
| 8 |
$70,400 |
WHAT TYPES OF REHABILITATION ARE ELIGIBLE?
Eligible repairs are determined by a thorough lead paint inspection of your home. The Community Development Housing Inspector, along with an independent contractor hired by Community Development, will perform the inspection according to established standards. Typical lead paint hazard repairs may include:
Window and door replacement
Exterior siding
Porch work
WILL THERE BE A LIEN PLACED ON MY PROPERTY? -- YES
You must agree to repay the full amount of the grant if you do not own and occupy the property as your priniciple residence for Seven (7) years following completion of the work.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Onondaga County Community Development Division
1100 John H. Mulroy Civic Center
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-3558
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