- Who is eligible?
- What types of repairs are eligible?
- What are the income limits?
- How do I get started with the application process?
- Who do I contact for more information?
- What is the Leadsafe Charlotte Outreach Program?
Who is Eligible?
Applicants eligible for assistance under the Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program must:
- Reside within one of the targeted neighborhoods located within Charlotte's Communities Within a City area.
- Own dwelling in need of lead hazard reduction.
- Have a household income which does not exceed 80% of the area median income for the household size.
- Have a child under the age of 6 residing or visiting in home more than 10 hours a week (owner occupied units).
- Reside in a dwelling that was built before 1978.
- Removing and replacing windows and doors that have been identified with lead based paint hazards.
- Painting or siding the exterior of a home that has been identified with lead based paint hazards.
- Repairing interior doors to ensure smooth operation.
Kristina Stoots
City of Charlotte
Neighborhood Development
600 E. Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-7844
kstoots@ci.charlotte.nc.us
LeadSafe Charlotte Outreach Program
LeadSafe Charlotte is leading the way in protecting children from the dangers of lead. As part of our commitment of creating safe, lead-free environments for families, LeadSafe Charlotte provides a wide range of services, including:
- Information and education on the hazards of lead exposure
- Free lead inspections at your home
- Free testing of children
- Free clean up, painting, repair and rehabilitating your home or rental property.
Lead is a toxic metal. Lead paint, the primary source of lead poisoning, creates invisible lead duct and paint chips, which can cause permanent damage to the developing central nervous system if ingested or inhaled. Children can get lead poisoning many ways, including chewing on windowsills, floors, toys or contaminated soil, and then putting their hands into their mouths. Pets that play in contaminated soil can also harm your children.
Should my home be tested?
Was your home built before 1978?
Are children under the age of six living in your home or visiting it often?
Are you pregnant?
Should my child be tested for lead poisoning?
If you determine that your house needs testing by answering the questions above, then your child should be tested. It's easy and free. Blood testing is free to qualifying families. Contact the Mecklenburg County Health Department at 704.336.5381 or the LeadSafe Charlotte Hotline at 704.336.2114.
