HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via local grantees)

HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes

Available Home Repair

About This Program

HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via local grantees) is available to homeowners and renters in Seattle, WA.

HUD's Lead Hazard Reduction grant program funds state and local agencies to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 housing with children under six. In Seattle and King County, the Seattle Office of Housing HomeWise program includes lead hazard abatement as an eligible repair category. Individual homeowners and renters access the program through local agency partners, not directly from HUD. Income qualification is typically required at 80% AMI or below.

Typical lead hazard reduction project runs $5,000-$25,000 per unit depending on scope and whether full abatement or encapsulation is required.

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

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

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Key Details

  • Covers lead-based paint testing, abatement, and encapsulation in pre-1978 homes
  • Priority for homes with children under age 6
  • Access locally through Seattle Office of Housing HomeWise: (206) 684-0244
  • Income qualification typically required at 80% AMI or below
  • HUD national info: hud.gov/lead

How to Apply

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(206) 684-0244

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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: Rolling (through local grantees when funded)

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Frequently asked questions

How much can HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via local grantees) provide in Seattle, WA?

Up to $25,000 per unit (through local grantee programs).

Who qualifies for HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via local grantees) in Seattle?

HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via local grantees) is open to homeowners and renters in Seattle, WA. It prioritizes low-income households.

How do I apply for HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (via local grantees) in Seattle, WA?

Apply directly with HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes using the official program link on this page or call (206) 684-0244. There is no middleman and no fee.

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