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Those involved in lead poisoning prevention programs and activities, both government- and community-driven, are painfully aware that housing cannot be made lead-safe, and at-risk areas and populations cannot be targeted for actions, without additional finances. Methods are available to utilize existing entitlement programs, develop and channel funds into prevention efforts, assess fees on property owners, target related funding sources, and provide tax incentives to help address funding needs. Other opportunities exist to highlight the benefits and recast lead-safety interventions as investments, rather than expenditures. These investments upgrade affordable housing, stabilize distressed neighborhoods, save on health care costs, improve school performance, and reduce juvenile delinquency.
Access Electric Utility Benefit Funds Create a Housing Trust Fund Create a Special Real Estate Funding Mechanism Deploy Enforcement Orders and Grant Incentives in Tandem Establish A Revolving Fund to Stretch Dollars Impose Fees on Real Estate Transactions and Related Professional Licenses Impose Taxes or Fees on Polluters Leverage Community Reinvestment Act for Lead Safety and Healthy Homes Make the Most of Fines and Penalties Offer an Income Tax Credit for Abatement Provide Local Property Tax Credits Secure Dedicated Funding for Code Enforcement
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