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Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (Maryland DHCD) is sponsored by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This grant program, supported by federal funding from HUD, helps Maryland homeowners and landlords remove lead hazards from their properties. The funding covers lead abatement services performed by licensed and accredited contractors.
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Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and Loan Program The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) provides funds to assist homeowners and landlords lessen the risk of lead poisoning and preserve the housing stock by reducing or eliminating lead-based paint hazards.
New: Lead Hazard Reduction Grant DHCD received $4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. This funding is to help Maryland homeowners and landlords remove lead hazards from their properties.
Deadline: Funding is available until April 1, 2029 Grant amount: Up to $25,000 per eligible property owners Use of funds: Must be used for lead abatement services performed by a licensed and accredited lead abatement contractor Eligible locations: Available statewide, except in the City of Baltimore Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and Loan Program This state-funded program helps make Maryland homes safer by removing or reducing lead hazards.
This program is for owner-occupied single family homes and rental properties Applicants must be a Maryland resident, if an owner-occupant and own and occupy the dwelling to be repaired as a principal residence. Residential rental properties and licensed residential childcare facilities. The financial assistance provided (grant or loan) will be based on the applicant’s ability to repay and where they live.
Grants are available in certain target areas. There are no income limits for this program in targeted areas, elsewhere the limit is 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). This program funds lead hazard reduction activities in owner-occupied single family homes and rental properties if the units meet the minimum program requirements.
These requirements include, but are not limited to: the units must be in need of lead hazard reduction activity; structurally sound upon completion of the lead hazard reduction activity; and registered with the Maryland Department of the Environment Lead Poisoning Prevention Program . Licensed childcare facilities may also be eligible.
Eligible costs may include any activity required to meet the risk reduction standards identified in Environment Article 6-815 (i.e., door and window treatments and replacement; floor treatments; paint removal, stabilization and repainting; encapsulation; enclosure; and specialized cleaning), any innovative lead hazard reduction method which is approved by the department, and any other lead-related costs required to meet the lead dust clearance standards.
The work plan must fully address all of the lead hazards present in the project. General property improvements or rehabilitation required to bring property up to applicable building codes and standards and the cost associated with repairing minor structural deficiencies are not eligible costs. Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids Lead Initiative This initiative helps families reduce lead exposure in homes built before 1978.
It covers lead removal and minor home repairs that are necessary to ensure the lead paint remains properly sealed. You may be eligible if a child: Is 18 years old or younger and lives in Maryland Has a recent blood lead test of 3.
5 micrograms per deciliter or higher Is enrolled in or eligible for Medicaid/Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (MCHP) Spends 10 hours or more per week in the location (home, apartment, or day care) where the lead exposure happened.
The Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids Lead Initiative was created in 2016 through a partnership of three state agencies: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Maryland Department of Health Maryland Department of the Environment Call the Environmental Health Help Line: 1-866-703-3266 (toll-free) Maryland Department of Health's Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids Lead Removal Program Flyer (English) Lead Removal Program Flyer (Spanish) Detailed Loan Information - Table Rehabilitation 2026 Income Limits Free lead testing is available to approved applicants of the Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program .
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Tier 1 - Healthy Homes Production Grant Program and Tier 1 - Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Lead Education and Regulations The following agencies may be contacted for more information about community education and recent lead paint laws and regulations: Special Loan Program Local County Contacts - Special Loan Program Partners provide Program and Application information on the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and Loan Program.
Maryland Department of the Environment, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - Provides information about State accreditation and training laws for contractors, registration of rental properties, acceptable abatement and lead hazard techniques, and accredited lead abatement training facilities - 410-537-4199.
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative - provides community education and outreach information concerning new State laws and regulations and the tenant and landlord responsibilities - 410-534-6447. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Lead Information Center - provides information about lead poisoning and prevention for the general public - 800-532-3394.
In addition, Clearinghouse Information Specialists can be reached at 800-424-LEAD (800-424-5323). Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home Program Contact: Special Loan Programs Toll Free (Maryland Only): 877-218-8101 TTY: 711 or 1-800-735-2258 ensures HTML content is downloaded and parsed first. This also means the site can begin to display prior to loading all JS, which helps display performance.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Maryland homeowners and landlords of properties built before 1978. Available statewide, except in the City of Baltimore. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 per eligible property owner. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (Maryland DHCD) are due April 1, 2029. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (Maryland DHCD) is funded by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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