Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

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About This Program

Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is available to homeowners and renters in Waukesha, WI.

State program providing free lead testing, inspection, and hazard reduction services for homes where children with elevated blood lead levels reside. Services coordinated through Waukesha County Public Health.

Typical cost of lead hazard reduction work covered by state program

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 reduction for homes with affected children
  • Home must be built before 1978
  • Child with elevated blood lead level must reside in home
  • Includes testing, inspection, and remediation
  • Coordinated through Waukesha County Public Health

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(262) 896-8430

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Your application paperwork

Wisconsin's Lead-Safe Homes Program makes pre-1978 homes lead-safe for children and pregnant women on Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus by removing lead hazards. For owner-occupants who qualify, the program covers 100 percent of the cost; renters pay nothing. You apply through the state Lead-Safe Homes 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 608-267-9191).
  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.
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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.
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, contact local health department

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Waukesha?

Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is open to homeowners and renters in Waukesha, WI. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Waukesha, WI?

Apply directly with Wisconsin Department of Health Services using the official program link on this page or call (262) 896-8430. There is no middleman and no fee.

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