North Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

NC Department of Health and Human Services / Forsyth County

Available Home Repair

About This Program

North Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is available to homeowners and renters in Winston-Salem, NC.

State-funded lead hazard control program for homes with children under age 6 who have elevated blood lead levels or are at high risk. Provides free testing, risk assessment, and lead hazard remediation services.

Full cost of lead abatement covered by state and federal grants

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

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Free lead hazard removal for qualifying homes
  • Home must be built before 1978
  • Child under 6 with elevated blood lead or high risk
  • Includes paint stabilization, window replacement
  • Coordinated through Forsyth County Health Department

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(919) 707-5900

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Your application paperwork

North Carolina's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program identifies lead-poisoned children and conducts a home investigation and risk assessment for a child with an elevated blood lead level, coordinated through local environmental health specialists. It identifies the lead hazards in the home that need to be addressed.

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 1-888-774-0071).
  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.
Get the official form

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 while funding available

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for North Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Winston-Salem?

North Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is open to homeowners and renters in Winston-Salem, NC. It prioritizes low-income households.

How do I apply for North Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Winston-Salem, NC?

Apply directly with NC Department of Health and Human Services / Forsyth County using the official program link on this page or call (919) 707-5900. There is no middleman and no fee.

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