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MEDIA CONTACT: Jace Radke | 702.229.2205 | 702.249.3514 | jradke@lasvegasnevada.gov
Free Lead Paint Remediation Program For Qualifying Las Vegas Residents
Lead Is A Serious Health Hazard, Especially To Small Children
The city of Las Vegas is offering lead-hazard assessments and remediation in older homes to improve health and safety for residents with small children. The city was awarded a 48-month grant by the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (HUD) to help develop cost-effective ways to reduce lead-based paint hazards. The goal of this program is to create lead-safe and healthy housing in Las Vegas and reduce the incidence of childhood lead poisoning. This program is free to eligible households.
Homeowners and/or property owners must qualify to participate and be located within city of Las Vegas limits.
Requirements for homeowners include:
- Property was built prior to 1978;
- Household has a child under the age of 6 years old who resides or frequently visits; and
- Household meets Department of Housing and Urban Development income guidelines.
Requirements for rental property/landlords include:
- Property was built prior to 1978;
- Household has a child under the age of 6 years old who resides or frequently visits;
- If property becomes vacant within first three years of service, property owner must give priority to families with a child under 6 years old for at least three years; and
- Tenant household must meet HUD income guidelines.
For more information, please call 702.229.7444, email shift@lasvegasnevada.gov or register online.
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