The city of Burlington has received a $2.8 million Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds are administered though the Community and Economic Development Office by the Burlington Lead Program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in eligible housing units to eliminate childhood lead poisoning. Through October 2010, the Burlington Lead Program plans to evaluate 240 units for lead-based paint hazards, reduce lead-based paint hazards in180 housing units, and train over 300 individuals in lead-safe work practices, as well as providing outreach and education to the community.

Housing projects funded with local and federal funds are required to comply with state and federal lead laws. In addition, the city ensures that HOME and CDBG funded housing projects comply with the Lead Safe Housing Rule (LSHR) regulations at Title 24 Part 35 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Given that the additional cost of addressing lead hazards can make some rental, duplex acquisition, and homeowner rehab projects infeasible, the city grants a portion of the cost to comply with the LSHR using Burlington Lead Program, CDBG, or HOME funds. Further, the Burlington Lead Program provides technical assistance to city staff for projects which trigger the LSHR.

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