Exposure to Lead-Based Paint can lead to lead poisoning, a serious disease that causes brain damage and other serious problems for children and adults, and can be expensive to remove and repair. The Lead Hazard Reduction Grant program is available to homeowners and rental property owners who meet qualification criteria. Those who qualify may receive a grant for repairs designed to control lead-based paint hazards. Repairs may include replacing old wooden windows with new vinyl windows, vinyl siding and aluminum trim, covering porch floors and ceilings, and fresh paint!
Additionally, the Healthy Homes Supplemental Grant can be used to identify and remediate multiple other housing-related health and safety hazards, such as mold, asbestos, home safety, and pest control. See the link below for the 29 supplemental hazards eligible for assistance.
To qualify for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant program, a homeowner or renter must meet the following criteria:
Housing was built before 1978
Owner-occupied units must have one of the following:
A child under the age of 6 who resides in the unit, or
A child under the age of 6 who spends a "significant amount of time" in the unit, or
A pregnant woman who resides in the unit
Rental units do not require a qualifying child occupant at the time of assistance. The landlord must agree to give priority to families with children under the age of 6.