The Passaic County LEAD Program is a transformative initiative dedicated to ensuring safe and healthy homes for families by addressing the dangers of lead exposure. This strategy, supported by a $2 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), focuses on eliminating hazards in residential properties and protecting the well-being of vulnerable populations, especially children.

What does the LEAD Program do?

1. Lead Remediation and Removal

   • Identifies and eliminates lead hazards in homes, including paint, pipes, and contaminated soil.

   • Ensures that properties meet safety standards to protect residents from lead exposure.

2. Community Education

   • Informs homeowners, tenants, and property managers about the dangers of lead poisoning and prevention strategies.

3. Financial Assistance

   • Provides financial support to eligible families and property owners for lead remediation projects.

4. Promotion of Healthy Housing

   • Partners with community organizations to raise awareness and address concerns related to housing safety.

Why is the LEAD Program important?

• Protecting Children’s Health: Lead exposure, especially in children, can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and lifelong health problems.

• Revitalizing the Housing Stock: Lead removal makes homes safer and increases property values across Passaic County.

• Creating Long-Term Solutions: By addressing lead hazards now, the program helps break the cycle of economic and health challenges caused by unsafe housing.

Impact at a Glance

• $2 million in DCA funding: Supports large-scale lead remediation efforts throughout Passaic County.

• Hundreds of homes targeted: The program focuses on properties built before 1978, where lead paint and pipes are common.

• Community outreach: Empowers families with knowledge and resources to protect themselves and their loved ones.

How You Can Get Involved

• Homeowners and Landlords: Apply for remediation assistance to make your property lead-free.

• Community Partners: Join us in spreading awareness and building healthier neighborhoods.

• Residents: Learn about the risks of lead exposure and take steps to protect your home.

Together, we are building a future free from lead-related hazards and full of opportunities.

LEAD REMEDIATION AND REDUCTION PROGRAM

Passaic County Lead Assistance Programs

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) offers a variety of assistance programs to reduce lead-based paint hazards and help eligible occupants remediate them in one- to four-family residential units built before 1978.

Available Programs:

• Federal Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (LRAP).

• State Lead-Safe Housing Remediation Program.

• State Single-Family Housing Remediation Program.

For Applicants

Eligibility Requirements:

• The property has lead-based paint hazards.

• Household income falls within low- to moderate-income limits.

• The home is a one- to four-unit residential property built before 1978.

• The property is structurally sound.

How to Apply:
Submit the Lead Assistance Program Application to a designated community agency or municipality (see Lead Assistance Contact List).