$15k Grant For Eligible Homes in Baltimore County

Low Income, Baltimore County residents in the target zip codes should be aware of the Lead Safe Baltimore County grant for which they could be eligible to receive $15k worth of upgrades to make their homes safe from lead-based paint hazards. This grant has been funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and has been designed to provide free lead-based paint reductions in owner occupied homes, and rented homes, built before 1978.

Anyone living in or owning a house in Baltimore County can apply for this grant program. In order to successfully qualify applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The property must be located in a Neighborhood Improvement target zip code...... 21117, 21133, 21136, 21162, 21204, 21206, 21207, 21208, 21209, 21212, 21215, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21224, 21227, 21228, 21229, 21230, 21234, 21237, 21239, 21244, 21286.
• The property must have been built before the year 1978.
• A child under the age of 6 must live at or frequently visit the property.
• The property must contain at least one bedroom.
• The property must have a lead-based paint hazard which will be determined by a qualified Baltimore County lead hazard risk assessor.
• Occupants of the property must not exceed the program’s household income limits determined by HUD.

Landlords with vacant properties can also use this opportunity to create “Lead Safe” rental housing by paying 10% of the total project cost up to a $15k scope of work.

For more information call the Lead Safe Baltimore County Program at: 410.887.3668.