HUD Solicits Applications for Housing Hazard and Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program

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Published March 6th, 2026

Detected March 7th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is soliciting applications for its Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Capital Fund Program. Approximately $65 million is available for competitive grants to public housing agencies to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards, with at least $25 million specifically for lead-based paint hazard reduction.

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What changed

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) soliciting applications for the Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Capital Fund Program. This program aims to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing, including lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, and fire safety. A total of $65 million is available for competitive grants to public housing agencies, with a minimum of $25 million earmarked for lead-based paint hazard evaluation and abatement activities.

Public housing agencies are eligible to apply for these competitive grants. Applicants can apply for HRH, LBP, or both programs. The application deadline is not explicitly stated in this announcement, but the document was last updated on March 6, 2026. Public housing agencies should review the NOFO for detailed instructions on eligibility, application requirements, and scoring criteria to determine their suitability and prepare a submission.

What to do next

Review the HUD NOFO for the HRH and LBP Capital Fund Program.
Determine eligibility and suitability for grant application.
Prepare and submit grant applications according to program guidelines.

Source document (simplified)

Housing-Related Hazards and Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program

Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development

Assistance Listings: 14.888 -- Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program

Last Updated: March 6, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

This NOFO solicits applications for the Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) Capital Fund Program and the Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Capital Fund Program, referred to jointly as the HRH and LBP Capital Fund Program. The purpose of the HRH and LBP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing, including lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, and fire safety. In accordance with Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g) (1937 Act), regulations at 24 CFR part 905, and the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions... Act, 2025 (Public Law 119-4 enacted March 15, 2025), $65 million will be made available for competitive grants to public housing agencies to evaluate and reduce housing-related hazards including lead-based paint in public housing, whereas no less than $25 million of the $65 million of the available funds will be awarded for evaluating and reducing lead-based paint hazards specifically by carrying out the activities of lead-based risk assessments, inspections, abatement, interim controls, and clearance examinations. In the event there are not enough eligible applications to award $25 million in competitive grants to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards, any remaining amounts may be awarded to qualified applicants for evaluating and reducing housing-related hazards. While applicants may choose to apply for HRH or LBP only, this combined NOFO allows applicants to apply for both HRH and LBP by submitting one application following the specific rules and instructions for each. Applications will be competitively scored based on the unique rating factors for each individual program and funding may be awarded, fully or partially, under one program, both, or neither based on the rating, ranking, and funding available under each program. If the applicant is applying for funding under both grant programs, the rating and rankings will be determined separately. Show full description

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

Public and Indian housing authorities

Additional information

Public Housing Agencies with the legal authority to develop, own, modernize, and operate a public housing project in accordance with the Act are eligible. PHAs participating in the Moving to Work Demonstration Program (MTW) are eligible to apply. PHAs that are troubled are eligible for funding if the agency is in compliance with any current Memorandum of Agreement or Recovery Agreements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Grantor contact information

Description

Office of Capital Improvements
PIHOCI@hud.gov

Email

PIHOCI@hud.gov

Documents

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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NOFO-Content_FR-6900-N-68.pdf | NOFO-Content_FR-6900-N-68.pdf | Mar 6, 2026 08:48 PM UTC |
| GrantDesignationStatement.docx | Grant Designation Statement.docx | Mar 6, 2026 08:49 PM UTC |
| Form_HUD-50075.1.pdf | Form HUD-50075.1.pdf | Mar 6, 2026 08:49 PM UTC |
| Form_HUD-426.pdf | Form HUD-426.pdf | Mar 6, 2026 08:56 PM UTC |