Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

Massachusetts Department of Public Health (Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program)

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program is available to homeowners in Newton, MA.

Provides financial assistance for lead paint removal in homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 has an elevated blood lead level. Loans are interest-free and may be forgiven if the property remains owner-occupied for 5 years.

Loan amount covers documented lead hazard abatement costs, forgiven after 5 years

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Newton, MA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Forgivable loan up to $15,000 for lead paint removal
  • Requires child under 6 with elevated blood lead level
  • Home must be built before 1978
  • Interest-free loan, forgiven after 5 years occupancy
  • Both owners and landlords may qualify

How to Apply

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This program is usually a forgivable loan: you owe nothing if you stay in the home for the set period, but it may place a lien on the property until then.

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

Your application paperwork

Massachusetts helps owners of one to four family homes pay to remove or cover lead paint. The Get the Lead Out program offers low cost and zero percent deferred loans to income-eligible owner-occupants, and the state also gives a deleading tax credit (up to 3,000 dollars for a Letter of Compliance, up to 1,000 dollars for Interim Control) claimed on Schedule LP with your state return. Federally funded local programs may also cover abatement costs.

Steps to apply

  1. Have a licensed lead inspector inspect your home to establish dangerous lead levels.
  2. Apply to the Get the Lead Out loan program (or a local deleading program) if you want financing, using the official deleading assistance page.
  3. Have a licensed deleader do the abatement work and obtain a Letter of Compliance or Interim Control.
  4. Claim the deleading tax credit on Schedule LP when you file your Massachusetts income tax return.

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and occupy the one to four family home.
  • The licensed inspector's report and the Letter of Compliance or Interim Control after the work.
  • Proof of household income (for the Get the Lead Out loan).
  • Receipts and invoices for the deleading work (for the tax credit on Schedule LP).

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 last

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program provide in Newton, MA?

Up to $15,000 for lead abatement.

Who qualifies for Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program in Newton?

Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program is open to homeowners in Newton, MA. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program in Newton, MA?

Apply directly with Massachusetts Department of Public Health (Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program) using the official program link on this page or call (617) 753-8400. There is no middleman and no fee.

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