Maryland Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Maryland Department of the Environment

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Maryland Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is available to homeowners and renters in Olney, MD.

Provides free lead hazard reduction services for Maryland homes built before 1978 where a child under age 6 has an elevated blood lead level. Services include lead paint abatement, window replacement, and repainting.

Full cost of lead abatement covered by state program

Verified against Maryland Department of the Environment's official page on 2026-06-17.

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

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

Key Details

  • Free lead hazard removal for eligible homes
  • Home must be built before 1978
  • Child under 6 with elevated blood lead level required
  • Covers abatement, window replacement, repainting
  • Available statewide including Montgomery County

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Olney, MD 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 Olney 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

Maryland helps homeowners and landlords reduce or remove lead-based paint hazards through the Department of Housing and Community Development, with a grant in certain target areas or a loan based on ability to repay (income limit of 80 percent of area median income outside target areas). The home must be registered with the Maryland Department of the Environment Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

Steps to apply

  1. Have young children in the home tested for lead by your doctor or local health department.
  2. Contact the program through the official page or your local health department (call 410-537-4199).
  3. Ask for a home lead inspection or risk assessment for your pre-1978 home, especially if a child has an elevated blood lead level.
  4. Work with the program on the lead hazard reduction or abatement steps it identifies; income-eligible families often pay nothing.

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own or rent and live in the home (typically built before 1978).
  • Information about any child under age 6 in the home, including blood lead test results if available.
  • Proof of household income (many programs are income-based).
  • A government-issued photo ID.

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 for eligible families

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Maryland Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Olney?

Maryland Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is open to homeowners and renters in Olney, MD. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for Maryland Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Olney, MD?

Apply directly with Maryland Department of the Environment using the official program link on this page or call (410) 537-3825. There is no middleman and no fee.

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