CDC Training Workshop May 2, 2018

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City of Cincinnati Lead & Healthy Housing Grant

HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Application Background HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Application Overview: The Department of Community and Economic Development applied for and received a third HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant in the amount of $3,400,000. 88% of the housing stock in the City of Cincinnati is at-risk for lead-based paint hazards Lead is a potent neurotoxin that causes hyperactivity, reduced IQ, increased tendency for violent behavior; Children under the age of 6 are most at-risk The City of Cincinnati ranks 2nd behind Cleveland in the State of Ohio for having the highest incidences of childhood lead poisoning The Department of Community and Economic Development will be partnering with the Cincinnati Health Department to administer grant

Examples of lead in and around homes Source: Cynthia McCarthy, Cincinnati Health Department

History of Previous City of Cincinnati Lead Grants Background History of Previous City of Cincinnati Lead Grants Overview: Previous DCED HUD Lead Grant Accomplishments Grant Program Grant Amounts Target Unit Production Completed Unit Production 2008 – 2010 $3,000,000 240 279 2012 – 2015 296

Current Lead Grant $3,400,000 total grant amount By the Numbers… $3,400,000 total grant amount City-wide eligibility; 80% AMI limit 225 unit target $10,000/ unit average for SF Home $7,000/unit average for multi-unit properties 22 units, 10% are allowed to be vacant units

Frequently Asked Questions Current Lead Grant Frequently Asked Questions How does a CDC access Lead Grant funds? Online application on www.choosecincy.com and www.cincinnati-oh.gov Is there a max amount of units that CDCs can apply for? 5 to 10 units Can CDCs use their own contractors to do Lead Grant- related work? CDCs cannot use their own contractors, however, their contractors can apply to be in the lead grant pool of approved contractors

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