🧱 In Touch Reno Supports Augusta’s $3.3M Push to Eliminate Lead Hazards
In November, the City of Augusta received a $3.3 million HUD grant to remove lead-based paint from homes across the city. This funding, part of HUD’s Lead Hazard Reduction program, will help protect low-income families — especially those with children — from the hidden dangers of lead exposure in homes built before 1978.
At In Touch Reno, we’re proud to be a Lead-Safe Certified Firm, licensed to support this initiative and perform the EPA-compliant work required for grant-funded and private lead hazard removal projects.
💰 About the Grant
Funding awarded: $3.3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Administered by: Augusta Housing and Community Development
Target homes: Units built before 1978, especially those occupied by children under 6 or pregnant women
Goal: Eliminate lead-based paint hazards in at least 150 homes over the next 3.5 years
Augusta joins cities nationwide tackling this urgent health issue. According to the CDC, even small amounts of lead can cause developmental delays, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues in children.
🛠 What In Touch Reno Offers
As a certified lead-safe contractor serving Augusta and surrounding Georgia counties, we provide:
Lead inspections & testing before any work begins
Dust-free containment & removal procedures
Encapsulation, repainting, or full abatement
Clearance testing & compliance reporting for HUD or local programs
Whether you're a landlord, homeowner, or grant applicant, we ensure your project meets all HUD, EPA, and local standards.
🧠 Did You Know?
Homes built before 1978 are the most likely to contain dangerous levels of lead-based paint
Dust and chips from lead paint are the #1 source of childhood lead poisoning
Lead hazards exist even when paint appears intact — especially during renovation or demolition work
✅ Are You Eligible for Help?
Augusta’s program offers financial assistance for lead removal if you:
Live in or own a home built before 1978
Have children under 6 or expectant mothers in the household
Meet income requirements
Contact Augusta Housing and Community Development to see if your property qualifies.
🏠 Why This Matters
Lead safety isn’t just a code requirement — it’s a community responsibility. As a local contractor committed to public health and housing equity, In Touch Reno stands ready to support homeowners, developers, and public agencies with safe, affordable, and compliant lead remediation services.
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📩 Need a certified contractor for a grant-funded lead project?
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