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Erie housing rehabilitation program reports surge in applications, schedules free lead screenings in June
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Summary
Housing rehab staff reported 56 active projects (5 completed, 23 under contract, 28 in process), a Q1 progress toward a 114‑unit annual goal, completion of 55 housing authority risk assessments, expanded contractor participation, and two free lead-testing events planned for June (one tentatively June 30).
Holly, the authority’s housing rehabilitation presenter, told the board the program is shifting to quarterly reporting and showed program momentum: five completed projects so far in the year, 23 under contract and 28 in process, for 56 active projects and 49% of a 114‑unit annual goal.
"We've already completed 5 projects. We've got 23 under contract, and another 28 that are currently in process," Holly said, noting staff also finished 39 risk assessments ordered by the housing authority, bringing a total of 55 completed assessments.
Holly reported growth in contractor capacity (three new general contractors and eight lead‑abatement contractors versus four the prior year), recent trainings that attracted 18 participants to a lead‑abatement worker class, and rising intake at the UPMC resource center. The staff credited targeted television advertising with a surge in landlord interest and applications following recent sporting‑event ads.
Two free lead‑testing events coordinated with the health department are scheduled in June; Holly said the UPMC site is likely June 30 and the other event (a daycare collaboration) will be confirmed by email. The board asked staff to record how applicants heard about services to better measure advertising impact.
The report closes with continued program activity and upcoming HUD training attendance for staff, and staff said they will return with further details and scheduled outreach dates.
