New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program

NJ Department of Community Affairs / HUD

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About This Program

New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program is available to homeowners and renters in Old Bridge, NJ.

Provides free lead hazard evaluation and remediation for homes built before 1978 with children under 6 or pregnant women residing. Services include lead testing, risk assessments, and full abatement work at no cost to qualified households.

Full cost of lead hazard evaluation and remediation covered

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

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

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Key Details

  • Free lead hazard removal for qualified homes
  • Home built before 1978 with child under 6
  • Includes testing, assessment, and full abatement
  • Owner-occupied or rental properties eligible
  • No cost to income-qualified households

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(609) 633-6229

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Your application paperwork

New Jersey's lead assistance, run by the Department of Community Affairs as the Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (LRAP), helps eligible low-to-moderate income homeowners, landlords, and tenants fix lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 (1 to 10 units). You apply online through the DCAid portal, and a designated local agency or municipality reviews your application and arranges the lead remediation work. There is no cost to qualified applicants.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm your home was built before 1978 and has 1 to 10 units, and that your household income is at or below 80 percent of your county area median income (the DCA warns at least 20 percent of applications are rejected because the home was not built before 1978).
  2. Go to the DCAid portal at dcaid.dca.nj.gov and click Register Now to create an account.
  3. Start the Lead-Based Paint Hazard (LRAP) application in the portal and enter your property, household member, and income details.
  4. Upload proof of residency (lease, NJ license, or utility bill) and income information, then submit. A designated community based agency or municipality reviews it (typically processed in 30 to 60 days).
  5. If you need help, email LRAP@dca.nj.gov or call DCA at 609-930-1792.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof the home was built before 1978
  • Proof of residency (lease agreement, NJ driver license, or utility bill)
  • Income information for each household member
  • Property and household member details
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 while grant funds last

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program in Old Bridge?

New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program is open to homeowners and renters in Old Bridge, NJ. It prioritizes low-income households.

How do I apply for New Jersey Lead Hazard Control Assistance Program in Old Bridge, NJ?

Apply directly with NJ Department of Community Affairs / HUD using the official program link on this page or call (609) 633-6229. There is no middleman and no fee.

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