Lead Hazard Control Program

For Homeowners:

The Lead Hazard Control Program (previously known as the Get the Lead Out! program) helps homeowners protect their children from lead poisoning. Lead hazards can be fixed before children are poisoned. Becoming lead-safe is good for your home in many ways, such as new windows, new siding or fresh paint!

Qualifications:

  • The home to be repaired must be located in the city of Grand Rapids.
  • The house must have been built before 1978 and have lead-based paint hazards.
  • There must be a pregnant woman or a child 0-5 years of age who lives in the home or spends 20+ hours in the home per week.
  • Must meet the income guidelines: Click here to view updated income guidelines.

Here’s what homeowners can expect:

  • Up to $20,000 in repairs (includes paint repair, new windows and other lead hazard elimination practices)
  • No repayment for homeowners who stay in their homes for 5 years (The grant is secured by a self-amortizing loan, so those who move out sooner than five years will need to repay a prorated portion of the grant.)
  • Your home may also be eligible for additional free repairs for health and safety items based on a full-home assessment. Call for more information.

How to Apply: Email us at info@hhcwm.org

Additional Resources

If you live outside of the City of Grand Rapids:

Statewide

The State of Michigan’s Lead Safe Home Program offers lead removal to any Michigan household with a child whose blood lead level is at least 5.0. Households without a lead-poisoned child may also qualify. Call the Michigan Lead Safe Home Program at (866) 691-5323.

City of Wyoming

Lead inspections and removal are included in City of Wyoming’s Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program. Affordable home improvement loans are available for low- to moderate-income households.

Qualifications:

  • Live in City of Wyoming
  • Household income below 80% AMI

Call (616) 530-7266 to request a loan from the City of Wyoming Planning and Development Department.

Muskegon County

Muskegon County Land Bank Authority has a Lead Hazard Reduction Program. Call (231) 724-1259 to see if your household qualifies.

Kent County’s Lead Evaluation and Reduction Program

This program is called the KCLEAR program (pronounced clear), and it is operated through the Kent County Community Action Department. KCLEAR provides homeowners with a free home lead inspection/risk assessment and assists with removing lead-based paint hazards from their homes by providing financial assistance to those who income-qualify.

Qualifications:

  • The home must have been built prior to 1978.
  • The home must be in Kent County, outside of the City of Grand Rapids.
  • The home must be owner-occupied as their primary residence.
  • NO income limit required to receive a free home lead inspection
  • Grant assistance is available for those with an annual gross household income of up to 125% of Area Median Income

How To Apply

The KCLEAR program application is available online: Program Application

For questions about the KCLEAR Program, please call (616) 632-7973 or email: Community.Development@KentCountyMI.gov (Subject: KCLEAR).

Additional information can be found at GettingAheadOfLead.com