Funding is available in some areas for assisting property owners in the remediation of lead-based paint hazards in low and middle-income residences.
For eligibility information, contact:
Lead-Safe Homes Program
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Virginia Lead Safe Homes Program provides assistance for housing within designated localities that were built prior to 1978 and are occupied by low-income families with a child six years old or younger.
For more information contact: 804-371-7064Pathways
Pathways is a private, non-profit, 501(c) 3 community development corporation working to rebuild and strengthen the City of Petersburg and surrounding counties.
For more information contact: 804-862-1104Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
The Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is sponsored by the U.S. Treasury Department and administered by VHDA in Virginia. The LIHTC program is authorized under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and it encourages the development of affordable rental housing by providing owners with a federal income tax credit.
For more information contact: 877-VHDA-123Virginia Weatherization Program
The Weatherization Assistance program provides funds to reduce the heating and cooling costs for low-income families, and to ensure their health and safety. Assistance services are available for low-income households, particularly for the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and families with children
For more information contact: 804-371-7000Community Development Block Grants
The Virginia Community Development Block Grant (VCDBG) is a federally-funded grant administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) since 1982. DHCD provides funding to eligible units of local government (non-entitlement communities only) for projects that address critical community needs including housing, infrastructure, and economic development.
For more information contact: 804-371-7068
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