Michigan Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

Closed Home Repair

About This Program

State-funded lead hazard reduction for homes where a child with elevated blood lead levels resides. Services provided at no cost and include testing, interim controls, and full abatement as needed. Homes built before 1978 in Michigan.

Full cost of lead hazard remediation covered by state grant

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Free lead hazard removal for qualifying homes
  • Child with elevated blood lead must reside in home
  • Home must be built before 1978
  • Includes testing, interim controls, full abatement
  • Available statewide in Michigan

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(517) 335-8885

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Your application paperwork

Michigan's MiLeadSafe Lead Safe Home Program makes homes lead safe for children, connecting families of children with elevated blood lead levels to free environmental investigations and abatement when income-eligible. Owners who do not qualify for free abatement can use the Lead Prevention Fund, a low-interest loan up to 50,000 dollars through Michigan Saves. You can apply online for home lead services.

Steps to apply

  1. Have young children in the home tested for lead by your doctor or local health department.
  2. Contact the program through the official page or your local health department (call 866-691-5323).
  3. Ask for a home lead inspection or risk assessment for your pre-1978 home, especially if a child has an elevated blood lead level.
  4. Work with the program on the lead hazard reduction or abatement steps it identifies; income-eligible families often pay nothing.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own or rent and live in the home (typically built before 1978).
  • Information about any child under age 6 in the home, including blood lead test results if available.
  • Proof of household income (many programs are income-based).
  • A government-issued photo ID.
Download this checklist (PDF)

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, priority for elevated blood lead cases

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