There are more programs than ever available to make lead-safe home repairs.
Introducing new LeadSAFE Loans from the GoodNeighbors Credit Union.
This loan provides an affordable opportunity to obtain loans for lead-safe housing remediations.
City Of Buffalo Landlord Property Improvement Program
This program by Home HeadQuarters is designed for “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 Reduction Program
If you are a property owner of a unit built before 1978, where a child in the house under the age of 6 lives or visits, you may be eligible for up to $25,000 for lead renovations.
To see if you qualify, please read the information and application linked below.
Leading in Lead Grant
If you are a rental property owner that has been cited by Erie County, you may be eligible for Leading in Lead.
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. The property must also not have any other major code violations.
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.
The application is not available until the property receives a citation. To schedule an inspection, call 311. For more information, email David.Walker@erie.gov
Tool Library Lead Safe 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.
Learn more by following the link below:
Renovation/Repair/Painting (RRP) Training
The Environmental Protection Agency requires all home repairs done in units built before 1978 to be performed by individuals with an RRP certification.
The Erie County Department of Health offers a one day, eight hour long training. This class goes over how to complete remediation in a lead-safe way, and awards participants with the RRP certification.
Follow the link below to learn more”
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: