Hennepin County is administering a HUD Healthy Homes grant to assess for and repair health and safety hazards in home located in suburban Hennepin County.
2011 Healthy Homes Production Grant Overview
- HUD funded grant to fund assessment for and repair of healthy homes hazards
- Hazards are identified though inspection and scored with the HUD Healthy Homes Rating System.
- Hazards have included radon, home safety, mold, lead paint, moisture intrusion, pests, and dust
- Repairs have included radon mitigation, repair of plumbing leaks, repair/replace water heaters, repair stairs, repair/install handrails, repair gutter systems, repair water damage, integrated pest management and sealing, mitigation for asthma triggers, and other safety items
- Projects may be combined with lead grants, weatherization, and other rehab
- Hennepin County Housing, Community Works & Transit will be the lead agency and will partner with Sustainable Resources Center
- Brooklyn Center Schools - refer families with children with asthma to the program for home assessment and repair
- Grant runs through Oct. 2014
Contact Melisa Illies - 612-348-2020, melisa.illies@co.hennepin.mn.us