Getting lead out of your home can be expensive, but don’t let those expenses get in the way of protecting yourself and your family. Below you’ll find resources to help you Get Ahead of Lead. These options may have eligibility requirements and they are all subject to change. Please talk directly with the resource provider to get the most up-to-date information.
Lead Hazard Control Program, formerly known as the Get the Lead Out! Program. It provides a lead inspection/risk assessment for the home and completes repairs to address all the paint, dust, and soil hazards identified. Uses state-certified inspection and lead abatement contractors.
Long-term repairs to address lead hazards in housing.
Free for owner-occupants who stay in the home for five years, small copay for rental property owners.
Contact the City of Grand Rapids Housing Rehabilitation Office.
Provides a lead inspection/risk assessment for the home and completes repairs to address all the paint, dust, and soil hazards identified. Uses state-certified inspection and lead abatement contractors.
Long-term repairs to address lead hazards in housing.
Free for owner-occupants who stay in the home for five years, small copay for rental property owners.
Contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
Provides a lead inspection/risk assessment for the home and completes repairs to address selected paint, dust, and soil hazards identified. The homeowner determines which hazards are to be repaired. Use of state-certified inspection and lead abatement contractors required.
Those who make too much money to be eligible for other government programs and those who want to address only selected lead hazards in their home.
Unsecured, personal loans at fixed rates of 3.99% to 7.00% APR (subject to change).
Contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
The Kent County Lead Evaluation and Reduction (KCLEAR) Assist Program provides homeowners with up to $5,000 in funding assistance and the option to hire their own state-certified lead abatement contractors to address lead paint, dust, and soil hazards identified at their home.
To help homeowners address some of the “Most Severe” or “Very Severe” lead-paint hazards identified on a Lead Inspection Risk Assessment Report.
This financial assistance program/service was made possible through funds allocated by the Kent County Board of Commissioners from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
| 1 Person 125%AMI | 2 Person 125%AMI | 3 Person 125%AMI | 4 Person 125%AMI | 5 Person 125%AMI | 6 Person 125%AMI | 7 Person 125%AMI | 8 Person 125%AMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $88,125 | $100,704 | $113,282 | $125,860 | $135,938 | $146,017 | $159,094 | $166,173 |
The program application is available online
