10 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 255-3040
Lead Safe Program
About The Program
Our mission is to protect children and families from dangerous lead-based paint hazards and other household hazards. The Lead Safe Program offers assistance to low and moderate- income families, as well as Rental Property Owners, in making their homes lead-safe for children. The Program has made over 800 homes lead-safe since 1995. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or property owner, the safety of our community’s children is of the greatest concern. Protect them by making sure no child will be exposed to lead hazards
while at your home.
Apply
The Lead Program is NOW OPEN to new applications. The City of Harrisburg has received a new round of funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development so this important program can continue. This program is open to residents of the City of Harrisburg only.It is important to keep our children safe from lead-based paint Hazards. Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. Please use the resources on this page to educate yourself about this important issue.
What is the Lead Hazard and Healthy Homes Program?
The City of Harrisburg Department of Economic Development and Building and Housing is administering a Lead Hazard Reduction Program grant (LHRP) funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for qualifying residents (Rental and Homeowners) within the city limits. This four-year grant operating from April 1,2025 through March, 2029 aims to Inspect 270 home for Lead Hazards, Healthy Homes Hazards and Radon. We target moderate to low-income families with children under six. If you are eligible for the Lead Safe Program, we will provide a FREE Lead Inspection and Risk Assessment on your Rental or Privately owned property. We will also conduct a Healthy Homes inspection and Radon testing. The Healthy Homes inspection will include 14 Point inspection. The Radon test will be conducted over a minimum of 48 hrs. If the home has over a 4 pCi/l level of Radon we are required to install an Active Radon Mitigation system. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers and leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.- Work is performed by Pennsylvania-certified lead abatement contractors and workers
- Call (717) 255-6419, fax (717) 255-6421, or email [email protected] for additional information
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Lead Safe Program
Property located within the Harrisburg city limits, and:
*Eligibility is also based on the condition of your home and estimated cost of addressing lead hazards
¿SE HABLA ESPANOL?
- Was built before 1978
- Have a child under 6 years of age residing OR visiting a significant amount of time (minimum 60 hours a year) Or a pregnant female that resides in the property
- Property Taxes and home insurance are current
- Total maximum income limits for qualifying families are listed below
Household Size & Maximum Income
| Household Size | Maximum Household Income |
| 1 | $61,250 |
| 2 | $70,000 |
| 3 | $78,750 |
| 4 | $87,450 |
| 5 | $94,450 |
| 6 | $101,450 |
| 7 | $108,450 |
| 8 | $115,450 |
*Eligibility is also based on the condition of your home and estimated cost of addressing lead hazards
¿SE HABLA ESPANOL?
- Descargue e imprima una copia en papel de la aplicación desde nuestra página web aquí
- Visite nuestra oficina ubicada en 10 calle segundo, Suite 206 para recoger y completar una aplicación en persona
- Llámenos al 717-255-6419 para que una aplicación sea enviada por correo a su domicilio
- Visite a uno de nuestros socios de la comunidad, el LHACC, ubicada en 1301 calle Derry para obtener una copia de la aplicación del programa y asistencia para completar un formulario de pre-elegibilidad
Why is Lead so Dangerous for Children? – Lead Poisoning Resources for Parents and Families
The primary goal of Harrisburg’s Lead-safe program is to remove and contain lead hazards in the home. Learn more about what lead sources may exist and what harm they can do to you and your family.
| Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home (English) | View Document |
| Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home (Spanish) | View Document |
| LEAD Poisoning – 5 things you can do | View Document |
| CDC – Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention | View Website |
| What your Child’s Blood Lead Test Means | View Document |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lead Hazard Reduction is activity intended to control and/or eliminate lead-based paint (LBP) hazards by means of interim controls and abatement.
- Interim controls are measures intended to reduce exposure to lead-based paint and which must be maintained in the future to prevent the hazards from returning.
- Abatement is a set of measures intended to permanently eliminate LBP hazards.
Possibly. However, most homes follow the HUD grant guidelines state that there must be a child under 6 years old either living in or visiting frequently at the property. Homes with documented visiting children and daycares (eligible in some circumstances) will be accepted. The home also qualifies if someone in the home is pregnant.
Yes! All qualified applicants will benefit from the lead hazard, removal, and containment work with no costs to them – all program activities (including Healthy Home Repairs) are free to the tenants, homeowners, and landlords. This program is intended to remove lead hazards that affect children in the City with as little barrier to participation as possible.
Yes, we will ask that you prepare the work space prior to the start of lead removal/containment. Window dressings, furniture, and wall décor near work spaces must be removed or covered. Large furniture such as shelves, desks, beds, etc. must be moved least six feet away from the walls and work spaces. Having a clear workspace will ensure that the occupants’ possessions are safe and that the contractors are able to do their work properly. You do not have to cover your possessions with plastic, the contractors will do that as a part of their initial containment procedures.
A risk assessment is a surface by surface inspection of painted areas inside and outside of the home. A detailed report is generated from which the work specifications are made.
Due to the toxic nature of lead all work must follow regulations to keep the workers and occupants safe. In most cases you must leave the property while work is in progress. Our Client Logistics Manager will discuss relocation options and stipends with you.
Most lead safe jobs take from 4 days up to two weeks. The entire process from application to clearance takes approximately three to four months.
Usually only surfaces that have been identified as a lead hazard are eligible for interim controls or abatement. However, some funding may be available to address non-lead Healthy Homes improvements and repair work.
YES! Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or property owner, the safety of our community’s kids is of the greatest concern. What better way to protect them than by making sure that no child will be exposed to lead hazards while at your home?