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Lawrence County to participate in $5.75 million regional HUD lead‑remediation grant
Summary
County staff told commissioners the regional HUD Healthy Homes/Lead Hazard Control Initiative will total $5,750,000 for 120 units; Lawrence County expects to serve about 62 units locally. The board approved participation and pass‑through arrangements March 24.
Lawrence County will participate in a regional U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development lead‑hazard remediation and Healthy Homes Initiative grant totaling $5,750,000, county staff said March 24.
County presenters described a multi‑county application that will fund remediation of lead‑based paint hazards in 120 housing units across the region, with a $750,000 set‑aside for Healthy Homes work addressing fall hazards, water management, gutters and related issues. Staff projected Lawrence County’s share at about 62 units; commissioners voted unanimously to approve the county’s participation and the pass‑through administrative arrangements.
Why it matters: Lead‑hazard remediation targets households with children under age six and can require substantial work per unit. A regional approach increases competitiveness for HUD funding and spreads administrative responsibilities across participating counties and community partners.
Details from the meeting: Staff characterized this round as larger than prior awards and said the four‑year grant will fund 120 lead‑safe units with a healthy‑homes supplement for 40 of those units. The county will partner with neighboring counties and the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership; Lawrence County Social Services will carry out portions of the program and the county will retain limited funds for reimbursement of travel and grant‑draw administration.
Implementation and timeline: Staff said environmental reviews and intergovernmental agreements (ERRs and pass‑through paperwork) will be required; the contract term as described in the meeting extends through July 16, 2030. County staff will return with formal agreements and set up accounting to manage draws and pass‑through payments.
What the commissioners said: Commissioners thanked staff for the regional approach and noted the county’s role in supporting neighboring jurisdictions for competitive grants. The resolution to participate passed unanimously.
Next steps: County grant administrators will finalize the pass‑through agreement, set up HUD‑required accounting and begin program start‑up activities and training with partner agencies.
