HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Supplemental Grant

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Available Home Repair

About This Program

HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Supplemental Grant is available to homeowners in Houston, TX.

HUD's Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program funds local governments and nonprofits to remediate lead paint and other housing-related health hazards in pre-1978 homes housing low-income families with children under 6. The Healthy Homes Supplemental addresses additional hazards like mold, radon, fall risks, and fire safety. In Houston, the Houston Health Department administers local HUD lead grants. Homeowners pay nothing for covered remediation.

Individual household remediation cost typically $5,000-$20,000 covered by HUD grant; no homeowner payment.

Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Home must be built before 1978 with lead paint hazards
  • Must house at least one child under age 6 or pregnant woman
  • Income-qualified low-income households
  • Covers lead testing, abatement, and clearance at no cost to occupant
  • Contact Houston Health Department: 832-393-5141

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Houston, TX 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 Houston early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Your application paperwork

HUD funds local programs that help income eligible families remove lead paint and other home health hazards, often where a young child lives. You apply through your local grantee, not HUD directly.

Steps to apply

  1. Find your local lead hazard control or healthy homes grantee (a city or county program).
  2. Contact them to ask about eligibility and openings.
  3. Complete their local application.
  4. They inspect your home and arrange the hazard removal.

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own or rent the home.
  • Proof of household income.
  • Information about any child under age 6 in the home (often required).

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: Contact program

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Supplemental Grant in Houston?

HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Supplemental Grant is open to homeowners in Houston, TX. It prioritizes low-income households.

How do I apply for HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Supplemental Grant in Houston, TX?

Apply directly with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) using the official program link on this page or call 832-393-5141. There is no middleman and no fee.

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