Biden administration prioritizes funding for tribal housing and health hazards in low-income homes
May 17, 2024, 7:30 am
Location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Biden administration is making waves with significant funding announcements. A record $1.1 billion is being allocated to the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program, with an additional $75 million for the Indian Community Development Block (ICDBG) program. This funding surge marks a 40% increase over previous levels and is the largest investment in Indian housing to date. The focus is on affordable housing construction, rehabilitation, and community development projects in Tribal communities.
In a separate move, HUD is also addressing health hazards in low-income homes with nearly $90 million in new funding opportunities. This money will be used to combat lead paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, asbestos, and bolster fire safety in housing units. The Housing-related Hazards Capital Fund (HRHCF) & Lead-based Paint Capital Fund Program (LBPCF) will provide grants to public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards.
Lead paint hazard remediation remains a critical issue, especially in homes built before 1978. The presence of lead paint, if not properly addressed, can lead to lead poisoning, particularly in children under the age of six. The new funding opportunities aim to address urgent health and safety issues that public housing authorities struggle to tackle with their existing grants.
In a broader effort to address lead exposure, the Biden administration has announced a $3 billion initiative to replace toxic lead pipes in over 9 million homes, schools, daycares, and businesses. This initiative comes on the heels of new agreements between HUD, the EPA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to manage dangerous lead exposures.
These funding announcements and initiatives underscore the Biden administration's commitment to affordable housing, community development, and public health. By prioritizing funding for tribal housing and addressing health hazards in low-income homes, HUD is taking significant steps towards ensuring safe and healthy living environments for all Americans.
In a separate move, HUD is also addressing health hazards in low-income homes with nearly $90 million in new funding opportunities. This money will be used to combat lead paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, asbestos, and bolster fire safety in housing units. The Housing-related Hazards Capital Fund (HRHCF) & Lead-based Paint Capital Fund Program (LBPCF) will provide grants to public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards.
Lead paint hazard remediation remains a critical issue, especially in homes built before 1978. The presence of lead paint, if not properly addressed, can lead to lead poisoning, particularly in children under the age of six. The new funding opportunities aim to address urgent health and safety issues that public housing authorities struggle to tackle with their existing grants.
In a broader effort to address lead exposure, the Biden administration has announced a $3 billion initiative to replace toxic lead pipes in over 9 million homes, schools, daycares, and businesses. This initiative comes on the heels of new agreements between HUD, the EPA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to manage dangerous lead exposures.
These funding announcements and initiatives underscore the Biden administration's commitment to affordable housing, community development, and public health. By prioritizing funding for tribal housing and addressing health hazards in low-income homes, HUD is taking significant steps towards ensuring safe and healthy living environments for all Americans.