Healthy Homes Program

How it works

The Healthy Homes Program takes a coordinated approach to fixing housing-related hazards rather than addressing one issue at a time. The city says the program can help with multiple problems in the home and that residents start by submitting an interest form; city staff then follow up to answer questions and begin the application process.

What the money covers

The page says the program addresses housing-related hazards including mold, water intrusion, lead paint, allergens, asthma, carbon monoxide, home safety, pesticides, and radon. It also notes that these dangers can exist in both older and newer homes.

Amounts and matching

Participants may qualify for:

• Up to $15,000 to create a healthier home
• Or up to $30,000 for lead remediation plus an additional $10,000 for other household hazards, for a total of $40,000

The page does not mention matching funds, a required homeowner contribution, or reimbursement rules.

How to apply

To learn more, homeowners and renters submit an interest form. City staff follow up to answer questions and start the application process. For questions, the page lists phone number 563-589-1724.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state an application deadline, close date, or funding end date.

Lead-safe homes note

The city says it has made over 1,300 units lead-safe since 1997. It also states that if a unit was previously made lead-safe, it can still be eligible for additional Healthy Homes grant funding.