New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) / Federal HUD Lead Hazard
NJ Lead-Safe Home Remediation & Abatement Grant (LRAP) is available to homeowners and renters in Newark, NJ.
New Jersey's Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (LRAP), backed by $180 million in federal HUD funds, provides free lead hazard remediation or abatement in pre-1978 homes for low- to moderate-income households. Eligible units receive up to $25,000 for full lead abatement or an average of $7,500-$13,000 for remediation. First priority is given to households with children under 6 or pregnant women. Applications go through the DCAid online portal to a designated community-based agency. The program aims to complete 7,200 housing units total; apply early as contractor schedules fill quickly.
Average remediation cost per unit; abatement projects may reach $25,000.
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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Deadline: Must be spent by December 2026; apply via DCAid portal, submit by Spring 2026 to ensure contractor availability
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Email us about this programUp to $25,000 per unit for abatement; avg $7,500-$13,000 for remediation.
NJ Lead-Safe Home Remediation & Abatement Grant (LRAP) is open to homeowners and renters in Newark, NJ.
Apply directly with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) / Federal HUD Lead Hazard using the official program link on this page or call 800-569-4287. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Must be spent by December 2026; apply via DCAid portal, submit by Spring 2026 to ensure contractor availability.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
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