LeadSafe Boston, Lead Hazard Reduction Program

City of Boston, Mayor's Office of Housing (HUD-funded)

Available Home Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs LeadSafe Boston, Lead Hazard Reduction Program in its Boston, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

LeadSafe Boston provides forgivable loans of up to $12,000 per unit to remove lead paint hazards from Boston homes. Owner-occupants with a child age 6 or younger earning at or below 80% CDBG Moderate Income qualify. Investor-owners must have a tenant with a young child and at least 50% low-to-moderate income tenants. The City received $4.06 million in HUD Lead Hazard Reduction funding effective through December 2028.

Forgivable loan (no repayment if conditions met for 3 years). Up to $12,000/unit for lead hazard abatement. Owner-occupant income limit: 80% CDBG Moderate Income.

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Key Details

  • Forgivable loan up to $12,000 per unit, no repayment if conditions met for 3 years
  • Must have a child age 6 or under living in the home
  • Income limit: 80% CDBG Moderate Income for owner-occupants
  • Investors eligible if 50%+ of tenants are low/moderate income with young children
  • Funded by HUD through December 2028

How to Apply

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Program phone: 617-635-4663

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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Ongoing through December 2028 (current HUD grant cycle)

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for LeadSafe Boston, Lead Hazard Reduction Program in Boston, MA?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $12,000 per unit (forgivable). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for LeadSafe Boston, Lead Hazard Reduction Program in Boston?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for LeadSafe Boston, Lead Hazard Reduction Program in Boston, MA?

Confirm the application route directly with City of Boston, Mayor's Office of Housing (HUD-funded); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 617-635-4663. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Ongoing through December 2028 (current HUD grant cycle).

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