Yuma Awarded $1.4 Million in Federal Grants for Lead Hazard, Healthy Homes Programs
Yuma's Housing Rehabilitation Program is expanding after the city secured $1.4M from two HUD grants targeting lead hazards in homes built before 1978.
Homes built before 1978 in Yuma could soon get free lead hazard assessments and health improvements after the city secured $1.4 million in federal funding through two U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs.
The City of Yuma was awarded the money through the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and the Healthy Homes Grant from HUD. The funding will expand the city's Housing Rehabilitation Program, allowing more homes to receive lead hazard reduction and healthy home improvements. The announcement came on March 23, 2026.
"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," Blot added.
The grants are targeted specifically at low- and moderate-income households, and the city identified the program as an opportunity to address lead hazards and other housing-related health concerns for that population. HUD funds Lead Hazard Reduction grants to identify and mitigate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 housing and support local contractor and workforce development. Applicants can also request additional Healthy Homes supplemental funding to identify and address other health and safety hazards in the same homes being treated for lead hazards.
Homeowners who want to apply must meet a specific set of conditions. Eligible households must own and occupy the home as their primary residence, meet HUD income guidelines, live in a home built prior to 1978 for lead-related assistance, and be current on property taxes or enrolled in a payment plan.
To apply or get more information, contact the city's Neighborhood Services Division at (928) 373-5187 or visit yumaaz.gov/HousingRehabilitation.
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