Iowa Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Iowa Department of Public Health
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Iowa Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in its Fort Dodge, IA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
State-funded program to eliminate lead paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under age 6 or pregnant women. Services include lead testing, remediation, and clearance at no cost to qualifying Iowa families.
Full cost of lead hazard remediation covered by grant
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 Fort Dodge, 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 hazard assessment and removal
- For homes built before 1978 in Iowa
- Child under 6 or pregnant woman must reside in home
- Includes window replacement, painting, soil remediation
- No cost to qualifying families
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.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing while funds available
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Iowa Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Fort Dodge?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. 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 Iowa Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Fort Dodge, 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 (515) 281-4928. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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