Amend lead paint abatement program to expand eligibility to two-family rentals

Plain English Summary

Lets landlords of two-family homes apply for free lead removal if they keep rents affordable.

Syracuse has some of the highest child lead-poisoning rates in NY — most cases are in rentals.

• — Landlords must agree to a 5-year affordability covenant at 80% AMI.
• — Tabled last meeting after questions on enforcement of the covenant.