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Healthy Homes

Protecting children and families from the dangers of lead-based paints is our priority.  The Waterbury Lead and Healthy Homes Program offers funding assistance to abate lead-based paint hazards and eliminate other housing-related hazards.

Applicants who qualify may receive the following:

  • Financial assistance (UP to $10,400 per housing unit).
  • A comprehensive Lead risk assessment.
  • Relocation assistance if necessary.
  • Lead hazard educational materials for owners and renters.

To be eligible homes must be:

  • Located in Waterbury
  • Built before 1978 and current on property tax, mortgage and insurance
  • Occupied by or suitable for a child under age 6
  • Within HUD regional income requirements for tenants and owner-occupants

For more detail, please see the Healthy Homes brochure and the Pre-Application kit listed below.

Contact: Program Manager   Francis Ford     203-574-6786

 

Renovations by the Waterbury Lead and Healthy Homes Program

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Program Materials

Listing files in 'Healthy Homes'

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