The Lead Hazard Control Grant will be used to assist in lead hazard remediation of owner-occupied and renter-occupied units. Eligible families must meet the income guidelines, and priority will be given to families where a child has been identified as lead poisoned.

The following links provide general information related to lead hazards and the Lead Hazard Control Program:

What are Lead Hazards
Lead Hazard Contractors

Preliminary Application Forms are available in HUD Lead Hazard Resources

Lead Hazard Control Grant Program

Effective April 15, 2009 - Ending April 14, 2012

The City of Marshalltown applied for and was awarded a 3rd Lead Hazard Control Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which took effect April 15, 2009. The City was awarded $2,591,227 to continue lead hazard control assistance in Marshall, Tama and Hardin Counties.

Highlights of the new grant program:

• Assistance amounts are anticipated to increase to a maximum per unit of $24,999.
• Assistance will now be available to all Marshall, Tama and Hardin County residents.
• Rental property owners will be required to provide a matching contribution of 10%.

For more information about this program please contact the housing office.