California Department of Public Health
California Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program is available to homeowners and renters in Costa Mesa, CA.
State-funded lead hazard reduction for pre-1978 homes with children under 6 or pregnant women. Covers lead testing, interim controls, and abatement. Services provided at no cost to qualifying households.
Full cost of lead hazard control covered by grant
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Costa Mesa, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Costa Mesa, CA 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 Costa Mesa early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
This program reduces lead-based paint hazards in older California homes, with the state setting standards and local (county) health departments and HUD-funded local grantees doing the inspections and abatement. Income-eligible families, especially those with a child who has an elevated blood lead level, often pay nothing.
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, subject to grant cycles
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Email us about this programUp to $15,000 per unit.
California Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program is open to homeowners and renters in Costa Mesa, CA. It prioritizes low-income households.
Apply directly with California Department of Public Health using the official program link on this page or call (510) 620-5600. 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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