BE LEAD SAFE: Prevent childhood lead poisoning and home-based environmental health hazards.
According to the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, lead poisoning affects an estimated 310,000 children under the age of six. Low levels of lead poisoning can cause hyperactivity, aggressive behavior, learning disabilities, lowered IQ, speech delay and hearing impairment. High levels of lead can cause severe mental disabilities, convulsions, coma or even death. The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning provides information on lead-safe work practices and using lead-certified contractors. Click here for more information. Or read below for information on grant programs that help you rid your house of lead.
GRANTS
- The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning was awarded a LEAP grant by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program provides replacement windows and clearance testing for enrolled properties that meet risk reduction standards. Home owners may apply to the program for properties in Baltimore City. For more information about Operation LEAP please email or call 410-534-6447.
- The Lead Abatement Action Project provides money to property owners to renovate residential or rental properties in Baltimore City to make these units lead safe. The program is specifically interested in creating lead-safe housing opportunities for low-income families with young children. Homeowners are eligible. For homeowners, up to 100% of the cost of making your home lead safe may be covered. For more information, call the Baltimore City Health Department at 443-984-3934.
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The Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and Loan Program is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. It is a special program that provides funds to assist homeowners and landlords reduce the risk of lead poisoning and preserve the housing stock by reducing or eliminating lead-based paint hazards. Homeowners who are Maryland residents and whose principal residence is the dwelling that will be repaired are eligible. For more information, please contact Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Special Loans Programs at 410-514-7565 or 800-492-7127.
