HUD Lead Hazard Reduction (Buffalo)
HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs HUD Lead Hazard Reduction (Buffalo) in its Buffalo, NY research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Buffalo’s median build year is 1938, virtually every pre-1978 home (the vast majority in the city) may have lead paint. HUD funds local lead hazard control and lead-safe housing programs administered through Erie County and the City of Buffalo. Covers testing, risk assessment, stabilization, and clearance at no cost. Priority for homes with children under 6.
Pre-1978 home (virtually all of Buffalo), low-income, children under 6 prioritized
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Buffalo median build year 1938, nearly all homes pre-date 1978
- Free lead testing, risk assessment, and hazard reduction
- Priority for households with children under age 6
- Administered through City of Buffalo and Erie County
- Contact City of Buffalo Department of Permit & Inspection Services
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Year-round while funded
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for HUD Lead Hazard Reduction (Buffalo) in Buffalo?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for HUD Lead Hazard Reduction (Buffalo) in Buffalo, NY?
Confirm the application route directly with HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 716-851-4000. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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