Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Grant

How it works

Winnebago County Public Health published a notice that it will request release of HUD funds for a Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant program. The notice says the program will be administered within Winnebago County and that specific addresses will depend on approved applications.

What the money covers

The notice says the program is for lead hazard reduction on properties with lead paint hazards and healthy homes work. It says lead hazards will be identified by certified program staff, and a healthy homes assessment will be completed by county public health staff.

Program scale and timing

• The county says it will enroll up to 100 properties.
• The project period is four years.
• The notice date is 2026-03-17.
• The county says it will submit the HUD release request on or after 2026-03-30.

What the source does not say

The notice does not state household income limits, match rules, exact dollar amounts per home, or whether the program is limited to owner-occupied homes versus rentals.