 | Program Summary |
MaineHousing’s Lead Hazard Control Program provides 0% deferred, forgivable loans (interest free with no monthly payments) to make lower-income homes in Maine lead safe.
The program provides up to $16,000 to eligible homeowners, and up to $100,000 to eligible landlords of lower-income tenants for lead safety improvements. The entire amount of the loan is forgiven after 3 years, provided the property isn’t refinanced or sold during that time, and, in the case of rental property, rental units are kept affordable.
Making homes lead safe may involve paint removal or stabilization, and window and door replacement.
| Am I Eligible? |
If you own a single-family home that was built before 1978, your income is at or below 80% of the area median income, and you have a child under age six living at home, you may be eligible. Priority is given to families whose children under age six test positive for elevated lead levels in their blood.
If you own an affordable multi-family rental property that was developed before 1978, you may be eligible, provided that the rental units have at least two bedrooms, and half of the rental units are rented to tenants earning less than 80% of the area median income and half to tenants earning less than 50% of the area median income. The rental units must be kept affordable for three years.
| How Do I Apply? |
To apply for MaineHousing’s Lead Hazard Control Program please refer to our agency contact list.
For more information, see the related documents or contact:
| Home Repair & Lead Officer |
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Email Me |
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(207) 624-5745 |
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