The Healthy Homes Program takes a comprehensive approach by focusing on housing-related hazards in a coordinated fashion, rather than addressing a single hazard at a time, including mold, water intrusion, lead paint, allergens, asthma, carbon monoxide, home safety, pesticides, and radon (a dangerous gas found mainly in basements).
It’s not just older homes that contain these dangers. Whether your house is new or old, it may have areas that could be improved. Creating healthier housing promotes the healthy growth and development of children and has the potential to save billions in health care costs. Everyone benefits from a healthy home.
Funding and Eligibility
Program participants may qualify for up to $15,000 to create a healthier home OR up to $30,000 for lead remediation plus an additional $10,000 for other household hazards for a total of $40,000. The program is available to low- to moderate-income residents, both renters and homeowners.
To qualify for up to $15,000 for home repairs, the household must:
- be located within the Dubuque city limits AND
- meet income guidelines established by HUD.
To qualify for up to 40,000 for lead remediation and other household hazards, the property also must:
- have been built before 1978 AND
- have children under the age of 6 reside at or visit the home.
To learn more, please submit an interest form and City staff will follow up with you to answer your questions and get the application process started. For questions, call 563-589-1724.