Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Program - ECDOH

A low-cost initiative available to property owners, qualifying families, and home-based daycares. Provides lead hazard identification and contracted labor and supplies* to remediate and control lead hazards (*value not to exceed the cost of correcting lead hazards only). Property does not have to be owner occupied to qualify. All work is performed by EPA-certified lead abatement contractors. Qualifying properties will receive: - Free lead-based paint inspection and risk assessment (valued at $800/unit) - If identified as lead and/or healthy homes hazards, new windows, doors, siding, trim, exterior and interior painting, porch repair and home safety measures Program is NOT intended to perform non-lead-related renovations or home rehabilitation work, although some funds may be available for minor healthy home improvements.

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Physical Address

503 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

Hours

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Voice

(716) 961-6800

Main Phone

Voice

(716) 858-2929

COVID-19 Information Line

Voice

(716) 858-7690

Main Phone

Fax

(716) 961-6880

Fax

Fax

(716) 858-8701

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Application process

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Fee

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Eligibility

Property must: - Be in Erie County - Have been built before 1978 - Be a 1, 2, 3, or 4 unit building - Have a child or children under the age of 6 living in the home OR regularly visiting more than 6 hours per week - Have residents who meet the minimum household income eligibility requirements; see website for income guidelines. Call for more information.

Service area

Erie County, NY

Agency info

Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)