City of Yuma receives $1.4 million grant to remove lead hazards in older homes

City of Yuma receives $1.4 million grant to remove lead hazards in older homes

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The City of Yuma has been awarded a $1.4 million federal housing grant aimed at reducing lead hazards and improving living conditions in older homes across the community.The Community Development Department say the funding will help homeowners address potential health risks tied to lead-based paint, which is most commonly found in homes built before 1978. Removing lead is a complex process that goes beyond typical home repai…