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abandoned properties in a neighborhood may exacerbate public health disparities, for example through environmental contaminants that contribute to poor health outcomes or by contributing to higher rates of crime. As such, certain services for vacant or abandoned properties are eligible to address the public health and negative economic impacts of the pandemic on disproportionately impacted households or communities. Eligible activities include: • Rehabilitation, renovation, maintenance, or costs to secure vacant or abandoned properties to reduce their negative impact • Costs associated with acquiring and securing legal title of vacant or abandoned properties and other costs to position the property for current or future productive use • Removal and remediation of environmental contaminants or hazards from vacant or abandoned properties, when conducted in compliance with applicable environmental laws or regulations • Demolition or deconstruction of vacant or abandoned buildings (including residential, commercial, or industrial buildings) paired with greening or other lot improvement as part of a strategy for neighborhood revitalization • Greening or cleanup of vacant lots, as well as other efforts to make vacant lots safer for the surrounding community • Conversion of vacant or abandoned properties to affordable housing • Inspection fees and other administrative costs incurred to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations for demolition, greening, or other remediation activities 134