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Baltimore County received HUD grant to remediate lead in 90 homes, staff says
Summary
A Baltimore County staff member said the county received a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant to make 90 housing units lead‑safe at no cost to qualifying households in the county.
A staff member said Baltimore County received a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to remediate lead hazards in 90 housing units, and the program is offered at no cost to qualifying residents.
The program covers homes located in Baltimore County that were built before 1978 and that include a child 6 years old or younger, a child who visits frequently, or a pregnant person living on the property. The staff member said remediation work can include "wet paint and scraping or component replacement." "This program is completely free," the staff member added.
The county staff framed the effort as a targeted, HUD‑funded remediation program rather than a universal renovation program. Eligibility requirements given in the meeting were limited to geography (Baltimore County), age of the housing (pre‑1978), and presence of young children or a pregnant resident. The staff member said the county expects to "be able to help as many residents as we possibly can." The meeting transcript did not specify how to apply for the program, application deadlines, or whether the 90‑unit target is a firm cap or an initial goal.
No formal action, vote, or ordinance concerning the program was recorded in the transcript; the remarks appeared as an informational briefing during the meeting.
