LeadSafe Boston — Lead Hazard Reduction Program

About This Program

LeadSafe Boston provides forgivable loans of up to $12,000 per unit to remove lead paint hazards from Boston homes. Owner-occupants with a child age 6 or younger earning at or below 80% CDBG Moderate Income qualify. Investor-owners must have a tenant with a young child and at least 50% low-to-moderate income tenants. The City received $4.06 million in HUD Lead Hazard Reduction funding effective through December 2028.

Forgivable loan (no repayment if conditions met for 3 years). Up to $12,000/unit for lead hazard abatement. Owner-occupant income limit: 80% CDBG Moderate Income.

Key Details

• Forgivable loan up to $12,000 per unit — no repayment if conditions met for 3 years
• Must have a child age 6 or under living in the home
• Income limit: 80% CDBG Moderate Income for owner-occupants
• Investors eligible if 50%+ of tenants are low/moderate income with young children
• Funded by HUD through December 2028

How to Apply

Deadline: Ongoing through December 2028 (current HUD grant cycle)