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Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction
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| The Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program provides grants to assist low-income homeowners in addressing unsafe lead paint conditions that pose a potential health hazard to young children. The program is designed to assist owners of single-family dwellings and investor owners of properties with two or more bedrooms. Since the program's inception in 1998, the City of Charlotte has received over $11 million to reduce lead hazards in over 1300 homes. |
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Who is Eligible?
Applicants eligible for assistance under the Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program must:
Reside within one of the targeted neighborhoods located within Charlotte's Communities Within a City area.
Own dwelling in need of lead hazard reduction.
Have a household income which does not exceed 80% of the area median income for the household size.
Have a child under the age of 6 residing or visiting in home more than 10 hours a week (owner occupied units).
Reside in a dwelling that was built before 1978.
Repairs include but are not limited to:
Removing and replacing windows and doors that have been identified with lead based paint hazards.
Painting or siding the exterior of a home that has been identified with lead based paint hazards.
Repairing interior doors to ensure smooth operation.
Income Limits
2006 Median Income for the Metropolitan Statistical Area of Charlotte, Gastonia and Rock Hill
How do I get started in the application process?
Homeowners who wish to apply for assistance must contact Lead Safe Charlotte Hotline at 704.336.2114. Applications are available below.
Owner Occupied Application
Investor Owner Application
Espanol Application
Who do I contact for more information?
For questions and additional information about the Lead Hazard Reduction Program, contact:
Kristina Stoots
City of Charlotte
Neighborhood Development
600 E. Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-7844
kstoots@ci.charlotte.nc.us
LeadSafe Charlotte Outreach Program
LeadSafe Charlotte is leading the way in protecting children from the dangers of lead. As part of our commitment of creating safe, lead-free environments for families, LeadSafe Charlotte provides a wide range of services, including:
Information and education on the hazards of lead exposure
Free lead inspections at your home
Free testing of children
Free clean up, painting, repair and rehabilitating your home or rental property.
Lead is a toxic metal. Lead paint, the primary source of lead poisoning, creates invisible lead duct and paint chips, which can cause permanent damage to the developing central nervous system if ingested or inhaled. Children can get lead poisoning many ways, including chewing on windowsills, floors, toys or contaminated soil, and then putting their hands into their mouths. Pets that play in contaminated soil can also harm your children.
Should my home be tested?
Was your home built before 1978?
Are children under the age of six living in your home or visiting it often?
Are you pregnant?
Should my child be tested for lead poisoning?
If you determine that your house needs testing by answering the questions above, then your child should be tested. It's easy and free. Blood testing is free to qualifying families. Contact the Mecklenburg County Health Department at 704.336.5381 or the LeadSafe Charlotte Hotline at 704.336.2114. |
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