Iowa Lead Hazard Reduction Program
Iowa Department of Public Health
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Iowa Lead Hazard Reduction Program in its Ames, IA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Provides free lead testing and hazard reduction services for homes built before 1978 with children under age 6. Services include lead-safe painting, window replacement, and other abatement activities. Priority given to homes with confirmed elevated blood lead levels.
Full cost of lead testing and hazard remediation covered for eligible households
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Ames, IA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Free lead testing and remediation for pre-1978 homes
- Child under age 6 must reside in home
- Priority for homes with elevated blood lead levels
- Covers window replacement, painting, abatement
- Income-eligible families in Story County
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Iowa HHS runs the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to find and reduce lead hazards in older homes where young children live. Many counties have a local program that coordinates services for families of a child with an elevated blood lead level, including a home investigation and help controlling the lead paint hazard. Iowa law requires a blood lead test before kindergarten.
Steps to apply
- Have children under 6 tested for lead (Iowa requires at least one test before kindergarten).
- If a child has an elevated blood lead level, contact your local county childhood lead program or Iowa HHS.
- Request a home lead investigation for your pre-1978 home; a certified inspector identifies the hazards.
- Work with the program and your property owner on the lead hazard control steps it identifies.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own or rent and live in the home (typically built before 1978).
- Your child's blood lead test results.
- Information about any child under age 6 in the home.
- A government-issued photo ID.
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Deadline: Ongoing, subject to funding availability
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Iowa Lead Hazard Reduction Program in Ames?
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How do I apply for Iowa Lead Hazard Reduction Program in Ames, IA?
Confirm the application route directly with Iowa Department of Public Health; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (800) 972-2026. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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