Maryland Dept. of the Environment
Maryland Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is available to homeowners and renters in Bethesda, MD.
Provides free lead risk assessments and financial assistance for lead hazard reduction in homes built before 1978, especially those with children under 6. Services include lead testing, lead-safe window replacement, and paint stabilization.
Full cost of lead testing and abatement covered for eligible homes
Verified against Maryland Dept. of the Environment's official page on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Bethesda, MD, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Maryland helps homeowners and landlords reduce or remove lead-based paint hazards through the Department of Housing and Community Development, with a grant in certain target areas or a loan based on ability to repay (income limit of 80 percent of area median income outside target areas). The home must be registered with the Maryland Department of the Environment Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
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 funds available
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programMaryland Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is open to homeowners and renters in Bethesda, MD. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with Maryland Dept. of the Environment using the official program link on this page or call (410) 537-3825. 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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