MA Department of Housing and Community Development
Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program is available to homeowners in Amherst, MA.
State-funded lead paint removal program for homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant women. Provides full or partial subsidies for lead abatement work based on property value and household income. Priority for families with blood lead levels above 5 µg/dL.
Full cost of lead abatement covered for qualifying low-income households
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Amherst, MA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Amherst, MA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Amherst early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Massachusetts helps owners of one to four family homes pay to remove or cover lead paint. The Get the Lead Out program offers low cost and zero percent deferred loans to income-eligible owner-occupants, and the state also gives a deleading tax credit (up to 3,000 dollars for a Letter of Compliance, up to 1,000 dollars for Interim Control) claimed on Schedule LP with your state return. Federally funded local programs may also cover abatement costs.
Steps to apply
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing while funding lasts
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Email us about this programMassachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program is open to homeowners in Amherst, MA. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with MA Department of Housing and Community Development using the official program link on this page or call (617) 573-1100. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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