HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via Local Subgrantee)

HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes

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About This Program

HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via Local Subgrantee) is available to homeowners and renters in San Diego, CA.

HUD awards Lead Hazard Reduction grants to local governments and nonprofits (including San Diego area agencies) to identify and reduce lead-based paint hazards in low-income rental and owner-occupied homes built before 1978. Income-qualified homeowners and renters with children under 6 living in pre-1978 homes are prioritized. Services include lead risk assessments, clearance testing, and hazard remediation. Contact SDHC or County housing for current grantee availability.

Home must have been built before 1978; priority for households with children under age 6; income at or below 80% AMI; contact local housing agencies for active San Diego subgrantee programs

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

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Reduces lead paint hazards in pre-1978 homes, services provided, not cash
  • Priority for households with children under age 6
  • Income at or below 80% AMI; owner-occupied or rental
  • Includes lead risk assessment, hazard control, clearance testing
  • Contact SDHC at (619) 578-7788 to find current San Diego subgrantee

How to Apply

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(619) 578-7788

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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).
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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: Subject to grantee award periods, contact City or County housing agencies

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Frequently asked questions

How much can HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via Local Subgrantee) provide in San Diego, CA?

Up to ~$10,000-$15,000 for lead hazard reduction in eligible homes.

Who qualifies for HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via Local Subgrantee) in San Diego?

HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via Local Subgrantee) is open to homeowners and renters in San Diego, CA. It prioritizes low-income households.

How do I apply for HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via Local Subgrantee) in San Diego, CA?

Apply directly with HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes using the official program link on this page or call (619) 578-7788. There is no middleman and no fee.

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