Do you live in a home built before 1978? Many homes built before 1978 contain lead-based paint which can be particularly hazardous to children under 6 years of age. As the paint peels, chips and breaks down, lead in the paint gets into the environment and can be breathed in or swallowed.
Are you low-income and looking for assistance with removing lead-based paint from your home to keep your children healthy and safe? The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency has a Lead Hazard Reduction Program funded by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
The SHRA Lead Hazard Reduction Program can provide free assistance to low-income families living in pre-1978 homes with lead-based paint. The program is offering free lead risk assessment testing, free clearance testing, and can provide up to $10,000 per unit for lead remediation to those who qualify:
| Rental Properties | Owner Occupied Properties |
| Must be located in Sacramento County and built before 1978. | Must be located in Sacramento County and built before 1978. |
| Tenant may initiate the process but property owner must submit the application. | Must be home to, or regularly visited by a child under six years of age, or home to a pregnant woman. |
| If a rental property, unit must be occupied by a low-income tenant or if unit is vacant, landlord must give preference to low-income families. Small multifamily complexes are also eligible. | If lead is present in the home, children will have their blood level tested free of charge. |
| Temporary relocation may be provided if needed. | Temporary relocation may be provided if needed.
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Additional funds for other safety or housing issues may be available. To learn how to apply for free assistance with lead-based paint, contact the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency at (916) 440-1317, or send email inquiry to: leadfunds@shra.org
