Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program
The Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program provides funding to help low-to-moderate income homeowners make their homes safer by identifying and addressing lead-based paint hazards in Benton, Iowa, Jones, Johnson, Linn & Washington Counties.
Improvements may include items such as new windows, doors, radon mitigation, interior and exterior paint. The program may also address additional health and safety concerns beyond lead-based paint hazards.
Homes will be subject to inspection, lead/radon testing, and environmental review.
Want to Learn More About the Program?
Email: nicole.beuc@ecicog.org
Phone (319) 289-0074
Types of Assistance
Improvements may include items such as new windows, doors, radon mitigation, interior and exterior paint. The program may also address additional health and safety concerns beyond lead-based paint hazards.
Owner Occupied Eligibility
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Homes must be constructed prior to 1978 to qualify for assistance.
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3 year forgivable mortgage is placed on the property.
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Annual household income must be at or below 80% AMI.
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Must be current on mortgage payments, property taxes and have a current homeowners insurance policy.
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Must have a child five (5) years or younger who either resides in the home or visits on a frequent basis.
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If your home is located in the 100-year flood plain, you must have flood insurance or agree to obtain flood insurance.
Landlord Eligibility Requirements
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Properties must be constructed prior to 1978 to qualify for assistance.
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You must submit a separate application for each complex (building). Housing complexes containing 7 or more units are not eligible to apply.
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You may only apply for program services for units in which a child aged 5 or younger currently resides or visits on a frequent basis.
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Priority will be given to units with households with incomes at or below 50% AMI. All households served must have a household income at or below 80% AMI. See tables below for income limits. Households between 50% AMI and 80% AMI may be placed on a waitlist until program benchmarks are met.
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If the building listed on this application is located in the 100-year flood plain, you must have flood insurance or agree to obtain flood insurance.
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You must have current property insurance. Your mortgage and property tax payments must be current.
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For all units listed on this application, you must provide the head of household with the program Tenant Application, and the head of household must return a completed application and all relevant supporting documentation.
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You agree to provide matching funds under the following structure:
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If a landlord applies for rehabilitation assistance for four or less rental units, a match of 90/10 will be utilized.
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If a landlord applies for rehabilitation assistance for more than four units, the first four units would come under the guidelines or four or less units. If a fifth unit or more is assistance, a match of 80/20 will apply.
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Landlord Participation Requirements
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An ownership period of 3 years will be enforced by the recording of a forgivable mortgage on the property. *This will recede on a yearly basis and is subject to recapture if the property is sold during the occupancy period.
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For not less than three years, you agree to give priority in renting units assisted under this program to families at or below 80% of the median income with children aged 5 or under.
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You agree not to raise the rent for units assisted by this program by more than 3% per year for a period of 3 years.
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You agree to offer a one-year lease to the tenant(s) of any assisted unit. The tenant(s) may choose not to accept this offer.
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You agree not to terminate the tenancy of a tenant assisted through this program except for serious or repeated violation of the terms and conditions of the lease; for violation of applicable Federal, State, or local law; or for other good cause.​
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You understand that temporary relocation for each unit will be required while any interior lead work is being completed. You agree to make best efforts to relocate tenants to another vacant property in your portfolio while lead work is being performed. You may be required to fund a portion of relocation expenses.