Cleveland Water Lead Service Line Replacement
Cleveland Division of Water
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Cleveland Water Lead Service Line Replacement in its Cleveland, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Free replacement of lead water service lines, both the city-owned and customer-owned portions. Funded via $60M in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law loans (47% forgiven on completion). Program started 2023; construction phases ongoing through 2026+. Cleveland Water contacts affected households when your street is scheduled.
No income requirement, free for all
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-18; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Cleveland, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Repair-A-Home (RAH) 0-3% interest loan; 50% forgiven after 5 yrs
- Senior Homeowner Assistance Program (SHAP) One critical repair (grant, no repayment)
- Age-Friendly Home Investment Program (AFHIP) ~$10,000-$11,000 avg per job (ward-allocated)
- Healthy Homes Program Free remediation (grant)
Key Details
- Completely free, no cost to homeowner or renter
- Replaces both city-owned and customer-owned lead service lines
- $60M federal BIL funding (47% loan forgiveness)
- Cleveland Water proactively contacts you when your street is scheduled
- Check your service line material: clevelandwater.com/service-line-material
How to Apply
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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.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- 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: Phased multi-decade program, Cleveland Water contacts you
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Cleveland Water Lead Service Line Replacement in Cleveland, OH?
The Grant Map record states: 100% free replacement. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Cleveland Water Lead Service Line Replacement in Cleveland?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Cleveland Water Lead Service Line Replacement in Cleveland, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Cleveland Division of Water; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 216-664-3060. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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