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Leading in Lead Prevention Pilot Program

Leading in Lead Prevention Pilot Program

Overview

Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2023 State of the State proposed an unprecedented and comprehensive solution to lead poisoning prevention in New York. Following the Governor’s leadership, the New York State legislature amended the NYS Public Health Law to include a requirement for owners of dwellings with two or more units, built prior to 1980, to register their rental units and certify units to be safe of lead hazards every three years. These changes to the law affect communities of concern outside of New York City. Additionally, the 2023-2024 NYS Capital Budget made available an annual allocation of $20,000,000 for the purposes of lead hazard remediation.

Lead is a harmful metal often found in old paint that can be poisonous for young children if it creates dust or paint chips. Young children can swallow the lead paint dust and chips from high-friction areas of the homes, such as windowsills and floors. Lead exposure can cause behavior and learning problems in young children. Property owners of these buildings are responsible for keeping tenants safe from lead-based paint hazards.

HTFC invites eligible applicants to apply to administer the Leading in Lead Prevention Pilot Program (“the Program”), to remediate lead hazards from rental units in select communities of concern throughout New York. HTFC plans to make up to $20,000,000 available to eligible applicants for the administration of the Program. Eligible applicants are invited to submit applications for funding to cover grants to eligible property owners for costs associated with lead hazard remediation and other associated costs.

Notice of Funding Availability

Communities of Concern 

Communities of Concern 

CountiesNot To Exceed (NTE)Zip Codes (80% Spend of NTE)
Albany$1,136,27012202, 12206, 12208, 12209, 12210
Cayuga$371,86013021
Chautauqua$456,87414701
Chemung$292,66314901, 14904
Dutchess$495,56512601
Erie$4,162,83714201, 14204, 14206, 14207, 14208, 14210, 14211, 14212, 14213, 14214, 14215, 14216, 14220, 14225
Jefferson$326,46113601
Monroe$2,997,59514605, 14606, 14608, 14609, 14611, 14613, 14615, 14619, 14620, 14621
Montgomery$242,17012010
Niagara$373,06014301, 14305
Oneida$1,041,89713440, 13501, 13502
Onondaga$1,378,84113203, 13204, 13205, 13207, 13208
Rockland$326,01710977
Schenectady$608,18412307, 12308, 12303, 12304
Ulster$327,37612401
Westchester$3,466,76710550, 10701, 10705, 10801
NOFA Total$18,002,879 

 

Resources

Forms and Instructions

General Grant Administration

Declaration of Interest

Environmental Review