California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

CA Dept. of Public Health

Available Home Repair

About This Program

State program providing free lead hazard assessments and abatement services for homes with children under 6 years old who have elevated blood lead levels. Services include testing, remediation, and follow-up.

Full cost of lead hazard control covered by state funds

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Free lead hazard testing and removal
  • Child under 6 with elevated blood lead required
  • Pre-1978 housing eligible
  • Income-qualified families prioritized
  • Includes window replacement and repainting

How to Apply

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(510) 620-3620

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Your application paperwork

California's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program works to find and reduce lead hazards in older homes where young children live. The state program sets the rules and your local (county) health department delivers case management, a home investigation, and lead hazard work, often at no cost for income-eligible families with a lead-exposed child.

Steps to apply

  1. Have young children in the home tested for lead by your doctor or local health department.
  2. Contact the program through the official page or your local health department (call 800-424-5323).
  3. Ask for a home lead inspection or risk assessment for your pre-1978 home, especially if a child has an elevated blood lead level.
  4. Work with the program on the lead hazard reduction or abatement steps it identifies; income-eligible families often pay nothing.
Get the official form

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own or rent and live in the home (typically built before 1978).
  • Information about any child under age 6 in the home, including blood lead test results if available.
  • Proof of household income (many programs are income-based).
  • A government-issued photo ID.
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling applications

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