Residents can access a grant up to $10,000 for control or elimination of lead based paint hazards, with a limited potential supplement up to $5000 for additional hazard area repairs.

The unit must be primary residence for a child under 6, or secondary location that child under 6 spends substantial time in (grandparent’s home, etc.) If it is not an owner-occupied property, the property owner/landlord is required to sign an affordability agreement. Households must be at 80% or below of area median income to qualify.

Benefits from the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant are open to owner occupied and rental units constructed before 1978. Priority will be given to homes where children six years or younger or pregnant people reside.

City of South Bend residents are encouraged apply through the IHCDA or INCAA. IHCDA will process all new applications and determine individual eligibility.

Grant applications are accessible here and there are paper copies available through the City's Department of Community Investment on the 14th floor of the County-City Building.

For more information on this grant and additional IHCDA lead initiatives visit https://www.in.gov/myihcda/2675.htm., or contact Justin Tyrrell, Manager of Lead Programs, INCAA, at 317-638-4232 or jtyrrell@incap.org, or Dave Pugh, Lead Grant Manager, IHCDA, at 317-234-6289 or dpugh@ihcda.in.gov.