City of Yuma awarded $1.4 million in federal housing grants
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Yuma says they were awarded $1.4 million from two federal housing grants.
According to a press release, they received the grants from the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and the Healthy Homes Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The City says these grant fundings will help expand their Housing Rehabilitation Program, which will allow more homes to receive lead hazard reduction and healthy home improvements.
“These grants represent a significant investment in the health and safety of Yuma residents,” said Cynthia Blot, Assistant Director of Community Development, Neighborhood Services, and Economic Development. “By strengthening our Housing Rehabilitation Program, we can remove dangerous lead hazards, improve indoor air quality, and help ensure families — especially children — are living in safer, healthier homes. It is a direct investment in the long-term well-being of our community.”
Through the grant process, the City says they have identified opportunities “to address lead hazards and other housing-related health concerns,” particularly for low to moderate-income households.
In addition, the funding will help the City “expand its current housing rehabilitation efforts and increase the number of homes eligible for assistance,” with improvements focusing on the following:
Lead hazard reduction
Indoor environmental upgrades
Other health and safety improvements designed to create safer living conditions for residents, particularly families with kids
For more information, or to apply for the program, click here, or call the Neighborhood Services Division at (928) 373-5187.