Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for grant funds in the amount of $5,000,000, with a required match of $750,000, for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded the ARPA Lead Hazard Reduction Grant program in February 2022. Harris County Public Health anticipates depletion of funds for the program in Q1 of 2026.The program operated concurrently with HUD TXLHD0473-21 and TXLHD0563-24 grant, utilizing separate staff. The need for lead-based paint removal in our community remains significant. Many of the homes in our target areas were built before 1978 and continue to pose serious health risks to children and families due to deteriorating lead-based paint and outdated infrastructure. Given the volume of eligible properties and the urgency to address these hazards, additional funding will be critical to expanding our reach and ensuring that every child has a safe and healthy home environment. Harris County was recently awarded $5,700,000,000 (TXLHD0563-24) for lead abatement and healthy homes. The Housing and Urban Development Grant (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Cont...
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