Resources
Leading in Lead Grant
The Erie County Department of Health is offering grants of up to $40,000 per eligible units for lead safe home repairs.
To be eligible, units must be within 2+ unit dwellings located in NYS Department of Health Communities of Concern: 14201, 14204, 14206, 14207, 14208, 14210, 14211, 14212, 14213, 14214, 14215, and 14225 (only properties west of the I-90).
Eligible units must be cited by ECDOH for a lead-based paint hazard.
Grant funds must be used to address lead hazards and can be used for repairs such as window replacement, siding, porch, and door replacement
There are no income requirements for this program – for the property owner or the tenant!
Rental property owners must commit to limiting rent increases by 3% for five years after the work is performed. Click below to access the application:
City of Buffalo Landlord Property Improvement Program
Apply for the City of Buffalo Landlord Property Improvement Program through Home HeadQuarter’s website. This program can help small “mom and pop” landlords with properties in the City of Buffalo make repairs to their rental properties. Read more and find the application below:
Erie County Lead Hazard Control Program
Erie County Lead Hazard Control Program can provide no-cost or very-low-cost lead paint work and minor repair to qualifying properties. To learn more and download application see below:
Tool Library- Lead Safe Tool Borrowing Program
The Tool Library is partnering up with the Erie County Department of Health to make lead paint encapsulation safe and accessible. Through our Lead Safe Tool Borrowing Program, participants who complete the free 6-hour Lead Safe Work Practices Training through the ECDOH will receive a free 1-year membership to The Tool Library. Membership will allow participants to borrow HEPA vacuums, a critical component of lead safe work. In addition, they will have access to lead-safe consumables, personal protective equipment, and an inventory of 5,000+ tools that can be used on their home improvement projects
Get the Facts About Housing Quality and Lead Poisoning in Buffalo
Lead poisoning is 100% preventable.
Use our searchable database below to find resources and programs for families, landlords, and homeowners.
Do you need help to remediate lead hazards and repair your property? Select lead remediation and/or home repair from the options below. You may be eligible for grants or loans. Eligibility is based on your income and the location of your property.
For information on soil and water testing, blood level screening recommendations, early intervention programs, training programs, and more, select the ‘family resources’ option below:
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