Weber-Morgan Health Department

New Program Addresses Environmental and Safety Issues at Home 

(Ogden, UT) – The Weber-Morgan Health Department received a $2-million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development that provides financial assistance to homeowners needing to make healthy updates to their aging homes in Weber County.  

“We are excited to bring this grant to our community,” says Michela Harris, environmental health scientist and deputy director of the Weber-Morgan Health Department. “It benefits rentals as well as owner-occupied properties that may have a variety of environmental and safety concerns such as lead paint, radon, mold and other asthma triggers.  The grant provides funding for assessments, and repair of many housing-related hazards.”   

The primary eligibility criteria for up to $10,000 funding include:  

• The property must be located within the areas identified for the Healthy Homes improvement program.  

• Homeowners, or their renters, total household income is at or below 80% area median income guidelines.  

• Homeowners and renters participate in free Healthy Homes inspection, provided by the Weber-Morgan Health Department, to assess up to 29 potential hazards to be addressed as outlined in the program criteria.   

“Homes can harbor various health hazards such as poor indoor air quality, moisture damage or pest control that may pose serious health problems if not addressed properly,” Harris says. “This program can help some of our most vulnerable residents live and thrive in a safe, clean environment.”  

If you are interested in applying for the Healthy Homes program, visit the Weber-Morgan Health Department’s website: https://bit.ly/healthyhomeswebpage 

MEDIA CONTACT: Lori Buttars, Public Information Officer, 801-399-7114 or lbuttars@webercountyutah.gov   

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MEDIA CONTACT: Lori Buttars, Public Information Officer, 801-399-7114 or lbuttars@webercountyutah.gov