Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program

Massachusetts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Available Home Repair

About This Program

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

Free lead paint removal and abatement for properties where a child under 6 has been identified with elevated blood lead levels. Covers full cost of making the home lead-safe.

Full cost of lead abatement covered when child has elevated blood lead

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

Key Details

  • Free lead abatement when child has elevated blood lead
  • Covers homes built before 1978
  • Child under 6 must reside in the home
  • Includes paint stabilization and window replacement
  • No income requirement

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(800) 532-9571

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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.
Get the official form

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).
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 funds available

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Massachusetts Lead Paint Abatement Program in Waltham?

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

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

Apply directly with Massachusetts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program using the official program link on this page or call (800) 532-9571. There is no middleman and no fee.

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