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Childhood Lead Program and Lead Abatement/Lead Removal Grant (Bergen County Department of Health Services)

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Childhood Lead Program and Lead Abatement/Lead Removal Grant (Bergen County Department of Health Services)

Important Announcement for Homeowners and Tenants. Does your home contain Lead Paint? You may qualify for free hazard remediation and home repairs at no cost. Lead hazard reduction and Health Home Program has funding available for qualified residents. See attached flyer for more details. 

The County of Bergen has been awarded a $3.3 million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to abate lead paint hazards in the homes of qualified residents in Bergen County. The goal of the program is to provide Lead-Safe housing and Healthy Homes. The following are eligibility criteria: 

  1. Construction Year; property built prior to 1978 
  2. Occupancy: Child under 6 year old residing or spending significant time at the property
  3. Owner occupied or tenant occupied property
  4. Pregnant woman
  5. At or below 80% median income
Eligibility Based on HUD income guidelines, please call for more info.
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Last Updated: 08/10/23