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To make certain that adequate service providers exist throughout the country to carry out lead-based paint hazard evaluation and reduction activities safely and effectively, and to target available resources to housing which places children most at risk, HUD has developed a transition assistance policy with three components:
- Transition Period: through January 10, 2002
Eligibility: Jurisdictions must have submitted a Statement of Inadequate Capacity and Transition Implementation Plan to HUD; prior requirements are in effect during the interim period.
- Post-1960 properties occupied by families with children under six receiving only tenant-based rental assistance were provided a 12-month transition period through September 15, 2001; prior requirements were in effect during interim period.
- Properties receiving federal rehabilitation assistance greater than $25,000 that are occupied by the elderly, where no child under six resides or is expected to reside, had a 12-month transition period through September 15, 2001; requirements for properties receiving rehabilitation assistance between $5,000 and $25,000 were in effect during the interim period.
Also, HUD is providing funds to defray the costs of testing for lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards, including clearance testing and risk assessments in the housing choice voucher program, clearance testing for properties receiving federal rehabilitation assistance, and inspections and risk assessments for HUD's project-based programs. HUD issued program-specific administrative notices to program participants describing the sources of funding available for lead-based paint inspections and other testing, and related training.
Read Federal Register Notice about Final Extension to the Transition Assistance Period.
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