Healthy Homes Production Program is closed.
This Housing Rehabilitation Program was funded by the Federal Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) from 2022 through August 2026. The program took a comprehensive approach to environmental health and safety concerns including: mold, lead, allergens, asthma, carbon monoxide, radon, home safety, as well as the use and storage of cleaners and pesticides.
This grant provided $1,400,389 to the City of Kankakee and $1,315,253.88 of that being direct funding to assist in repairs of homes within the City of Kankakee. The Healthy Homes Production Program provided households with assistance in addressing home health hazards, with lead-based paint hazards being a primary focus. Additional hazards addressed by this program included trip hazards, improper or damaged plumbing, electrical hazards, property safety, and more. Through this grant program, the ECDA was able to assist 41 households by providing a safer home for their family. Households served consisted of 90 individuals, including 26 children.
With an average program investment per property between $13,000 - $22,000, this Federally funded program not only helped families live safer but also increased property values across the City of Kankakee. The City of Kankakee is grateful for the ongoing partnership with the HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes and specifically for the evident impact that this grant had in providing members of the community with the opportunity to repair hazards in their home.