Allegheny Lead-Safe Homes Program

Eligible Allegheny County renters and homeowners can receive free lead-paint testing, repairs, and safety education.

Income-qualified Allegheny County renter or homeowner in a qualifying pre-1978 home

Entitlement facts

Benefit type: Government benefit. A government-funded or administered benefit, service, coverage program, assistance program, or public access route. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks: No-cost home lead testing and certified repairs that stabilize or eliminate qualifying lead-paint hazards.
Who qualifies: Income-qualified Allegheny County renter or homeowner in a qualifying pre-1978 home
Requirements: Live in Allegheny County in a pre-1978 home, have a child under 6 who lives in or regularly visits or a pregnant household member, meet current income and property rules, and complete documentation and inspection.
How to activate: Complete the program pre-screen, submit requested identity, income, occupancy, ownership or landlord documents, and proceed through inspection and approval.
Cost basis: No-cost access. The core benefit has no required payment, purchase, deposit, paid membership, or pre-existing paid-product relationship under the captured terms.
Cost and fees: Approved testing and eligible repairs are free; funding is limited and relocation, landlord contributions above program limits, or excluded work may create costs.
Geography: US, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Personalization: Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.

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Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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Allegheny Lead-Safe Homes Program

Entitlement facts

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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