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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 owner occupied homeowners, and up to $10,000 per unit with a 10 unit maximum per landlord for lead safety improvements. The entire amount of the loan is forgiven after 3 years for single family homeowners. The loan is forgiven after 5 years for multifamily property owners, provided the property isn’t refinanced or sold during that time and rental units are kept affordable.

Making homes lead safe may involve paint removal or stabilization, and window and door replacement.

Am I Eligible?

Homeowner eligibility
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.

Landlord eligibility
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:

Monica Buck, Home Repair & Lead Officer

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(207) 624-5745