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Lead Safe Program for Property Owners RI | RIHousing LeadSafe Homes Program for Rhode Island Property Owners Financial help to make your home lead-safe. Support for property owners RIHousing’s LeadSafe Homes Program provides financial assistance to help property owners reduce lead and other environmental hazards in their homes and investment properties.
Funding supports inspections, remediation, and essential repairs that improve safety for families, tenants, and the broader community. LeadSafe Homes Program Overview The LeadSafe Homes Program provides forgivable loans to cover the costs associated with addressing lead paint problems and other unsafe conditions.
Provides forgivable grants and loans to property owners to cover the costs associated with addressing lead-paint problems and other unsafe conditions Property owners are subject to no out-of-pocket expenses or monthly payments In most cases, the grant or loan will be completely forgiven, and the assistance is free.
Homes built before 1978 (the year that lead was banned from paint) are eligible for the assistance What Does LeadSafe Homes Cover? Lead paint is typically found in paint dust from old doors or windows opening and closing; peeling and chipped paint, from both inside and outside of the house; and soil that has paint dust or chips in it.
RIHousing’s LeadSafe Homes Program provides remediation of lead-paint based hazards, such as: Interior and exterior painting There are also resources to provide other healthy homes improvements, including, but not limited to, air quality improvements such as dryer vents and bathroom fans, minor electrical upgrades, and installation of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Why should I be concerned about lead paint?
Childhood lead poisoning is one of the most common pediatric health problems, yet it is entirely preventable. Lead paint can harm children by: Slowing growth and development Causing learning disabilities and behavior problems This damage is irreversible. Lead paint is also dangerous for pregnant women.
Too much lead in a mother’s body can cause the baby: To be born early or too small To have learning problems It can also put the mother at risk for miscarriage. For more information on the dangers of lead poisoning for children and pregnant women, please visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program page.
RIHousing’s LeadSafe Homes Program provides remediation of lead-paint based hazards, such as new windows and doors, interior and exterior painting and soil remediation. There are also resources to provide other healthy homes improvements, including, but not limited to, air quality improvements such as dryer vents and bathroom fans, minor electrical upgrades, and installation of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
In most instances, all assistance is free. Properties are inspected for lead paint and healthy home hazards, and if hazards are present then remediation efforts are utilized. The LeadSafe Homes Program team works closely with property owners (and tenants, if present) throughout the whole process.
Submit an application today. How do I know if my property is eligible for the program? Both single-family and multifamily properties are eligible to participate.
You do not need to live on the property to qualify. With multifamily homes, RIHousing works with the property owner to engage the tenants. The main eligibility criteria is the home having been built prior to 1978, the year lead was banned from paint.
A LeadSafe Homes Program team member can work with you to discuss additional eligibility criteria. Contact a LeadSafeHomes Program team member today. How do I know if my home has lead paint in it?
If your home was built before 1978, the year lead in paint was banned, then there’s a good chance lead paint is present. Over 70% of homes in Rhode Island were built before 1978 and likely contain lead paint. If your home was built after 1978 there is likely no lead paint present.
The most common sources of lead-paint based hazards are lead-contaminated dust, peeling and chipped lead paint and contaminated soil. A certified lead inspector can tell you if there are lead-paint based hazards in your home; an inspection is conducted as part of the LeadSafe Homes Program. Property owners can also schedule their own lead inspections.
A list of inspectors from State of Rhode Island Department of Health can be found here . How much will the remediation cost me? In most circumstances, assistance will be free.
There are no out-of-pocket expenses or monthly payments. Typically, the program is in the form of a forgivable loan. A forgivable loan is one you do not have to pay back as long as you meet certain conditions.
If the property owner sells, transfers or refinances the property during the period of the loan, then they may need to repay. Both landlords and tenants have rights and responsibilities when it comes to lead paint. Click here to learn more.
Having a property that is in compliance with the Rhode Island Lead Hazard Mitigation Act Knowing your home is safe for children to live or visit In most cases, homeowners receive no-cost remediation, typically valued at $7,500 per unit In some cases, access to resources that will address non-lead related health hazards The LeadSafe Homes Program is currently prioritizing applications for properties that have a Department of Health referred properties/properties where a child with an elevated blood lead level resides or visits.
Is your property located in Providence, Pawtucket or Woonsocket? The Cities of Providence, Pawtucket and Woonsocket also run residential lead-paint remediation programs for households that earn under a certain income level and have children who are 6 or younger that live at the property. Please contact these programs directly to determine your eligibility.
Lead Remediation Program Contacts: Providence: Paula Baron | 401-680-8427 | pbaron@providenceri. gov Pawtucket: Coming Soon | 401-728-0500 x357 Woonsocket: Ryan Leech | 401-767-9233 | rleech@woonsocketri. org If you do not believe you qualify for these city programs, please reach out so we can assess your eligibility for our State Loan Program.
Lead Remediation Process – Property Owners If you own a multifamily property, both you and the tenants must submit an application A certified lead inspector inspects the property for lead hazards. They identify the lead hazards and create an outline for the work that needs to be done A RIHousing approved contractor is hired to conduct the work.
RIHousing works closely with the property owner and contractor to make sure the work is done right and in a timely fashion. All residents of the property must temporarily leave while the work is happening.
How long this will take depends on how much work is needed, but on average it’s 1-2 weeks Residents can stay with family or friends, or RIHousing will pay for temporary accommodations for the full relocation timeframe Once the work is complete, a final inspection is conducted to ensure the property is now lead safe. If so, the property receives a leadsafe certificate, something most homes in RI are required by law to have.
Frequently Asked Questions What happens if my tenant doesn’t want to let us remediate lead hazards in their apartment? As part of the application process, both property owners and tenants must fill out applications. The information collected is kept confidential within RIHousing.
If tenants are hesitant to fill out an application and participate, RIHousing will work with the property owner to educate the tenant(s) on the benefits of the program. RIHousing is also available to speak directly with tenants and discuss their questions and concerns. Ultimately, the property owner has the right to ensure their home is safe of lead hazards.
Do I have a responsibility to provide lead safe apartments? Yes. All property owners are required to provide healthy and safe homes that are free of lead hazards.
My tenant(s) doesn’t have a social security number so they can’t apply A social security number is not required to apply. If an applicant and all adult household members have a valid ID, they can apply. A valid ID can include a driver’s license, voter registration, or a consulate ID.
Guests to the household do not need to be included on the application. The LeadSafe Homes Program does not share any information with law enforcement or Homeland Security offices.
Contact us to request more information or find out if you’re eligible Healthy Housing, Healthy Communities (H3C) Initiative RIHousing Healthy Housing, Healthy Communities (H3C) Plan Rhode Island Health and Housing Tool Kit Rhode Island Health and Housing Took Kit – Appendix A-K Are you a Newport resident? Check whether your current residence is located within an eligible census tract.
Only residents of census tract 405 are eligible for the FirstGenHomeRI pilot program. The map on the left shows the approximated eligible region. Unsure if your address is part of the eligible region?
Type in your address below to find out (Include street #, street name, Newport, RI). Data mapped by PolicyMap , an online GIS mapping tool. Do you live in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Newport or East Providence?
Check whether your current residence is located within an eligible census tract for application prioritization. Applications from residents who live in the census tract listed below are prioritized.
44007010900, 44007010800, 44007011100, 44007011000 44007016000, 44007015300, 44007015100, 44007015200, 44007015500, 44007016600, 44007016700, 44007017000, 44007017100, 44007016100, 44007016400 Type in your address below to learn if you are in the targeted area. (Include street #, street name, city, RI) . Data mapped by PolicyMap , an online GIS mapping tool.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Homeowners in Rhode Island with properties built before 1978, where a child under 6 or a pregnant woman resides or visits, and income under 80% AMI for HUD grant or under 120% AMI for State Loan Program. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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