Tennessee receives millions to improve the safety of public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced more than $87 million in funding for public housing agencies (PHAs) nationwide to evaluate and remediate prominent health hazards in public housing, including lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, and fire safety risks. This funding includes 14 awards totaling $47.7 million under the Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Capital Fund program and 22 awards totaling $40 million under the Capital Fund Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) program. “Far too many Americans, especially children, are living in at-risk conditions, including older homes that expose them to lead-based paint hazards,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. “The funding announced today is a crucial step in identifying these risks and working towards a future where unhealthy housing is no longer an issue.” Among the states benefitting from these grants, Tennessee stands out with significant awards aimed at reducing health hazards in public housing. The state’s allocations are part of HUD’s ongoing commitment to improving living conditions for residents in older housing units, which often present serious health risks. In Tennessee, Rogersville Housing Authority received $1,776,395 and Woodbury Housing Authority received $4,400,000. These substantial grants are designed to help mitigate risks associated with lead-based paint and other hazardous conditions....