Project Lead Safe KC

Kansas City Health Department (HUD-funded)

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Project Lead Safe KC is available to homeowners and renters in Kansas City, MO.

KCMO received a $6.4M HUD grant for lead-based paint stabilization. Assessments and remediation at no cost for qualifying households. Homes at high risk: pre-1940 construction. An additional $750,000 covers non-lead home hazards. 100 contractor training slots also funded. Call KCMO Health Department for assessment.

Pre-1940 homes, income-qualifying households

Data last verified 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.

This is a national program. In Kansas City, MO, you can stack it with local programs like these:

Key Details

  • $6.4M HUD grant, largest in city history
  • Free assessment and lead paint stabilization
  • Priority: pre-1940 homes with children
  • Extra $750K for non-lead hazard repairs
  • Call KCMO Health Dept to schedule assessment

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

816-513-6048

A grant-savvy contractor in Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City 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

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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 through grant period (began Jan 2025)

Questions about this program?

Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.

Email us about this program

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Project Lead Safe KC in Kansas City?

Project Lead Safe KC is open to homeowners and renters in Kansas City, MO. It prioritizes low-income households.

How do I apply for Project Lead Safe KC in Kansas City, MO?

Apply directly with Kansas City Health Department (HUD-funded) using the official program link on this page or call 816-513-6048. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Ongoing through grant period (began Jan 2025).

Need a Contractor for This Grant?

Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.

Get matched with a pro, free Browse Kansas City, MO contractors

Find More Programs in Kansas City, MO

This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.

See All Programs