We are kicking off a new round of City of Topeka’s Lead Grant Program work to make 138 homes lead safe over the next four years with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
To qualify for this program, households must be 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) by household size established by HUD Guidelines.
- 1-person household: $48,900
- 2-person household: $55,900
- 3-person household: $62,900
- 4-person household: $69,850
- 5-person household: $75,450
- 6-person household: $81,050
- 7-person household: $86,650
- 8-person household: $92,250
Households must have one or more children under six years old residing in or visiting the property a significant amount of time or a pregnant household member to receive priority. A significant amount of time is at least 3 hours a day on two separate days a week and a total of 60 hours per year. The building must be constructed before 1978 and be within the Justice 40 Map area within the Topeka city limits to qualify.
Rental property owners will need to commit 10% of the project cost. On average, the amount available for lead paint hazard control work is $25,000 per unit from the lead grant and up to $25,000 per unit from the CDBG grant. If project bids come in over $50,000, the application will not be eligible for this program.
The primary purpose of the program is to address lead hazards and make units lead safe. This is not a full rehabilitation program. The unit will need continual maintenance to remain lead safe following the work.
It is our expectation that the property be generally code compliant as determined by the inspector. If there are significant health and safety deficiencies, repairs will have to be made prior to project approval.
To begin the process, please complete the appropriate application and return it to our office. After we receive your application, we will verify your income and determine eligibility. Work will proceed on a first-come, first-qualified basis with priority given to households with children under the age of six.
Keep this sheet for your records and information. The checklist on the back is also for you to keep.
Please contact us with any questions at 785-368-3711. We look forward to working with you.