NJ Lead-Safe Home Remediation & Abatement Grant (LRAP)

About This Program

New Jersey's Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (LRAP), backed by $180 million in federal HUD funds, provides free lead hazard remediation or abatement in pre-1978 homes for low- to moderate-income households. Eligible units receive up to $25,000 for full lead abatement or an average of $7,500–$13,000 for remediation. First priority is given to households with children under 6 or pregnant women. Applications go through the DCAid online portal to a designated community-based agency. The program aims to complete 7,200 housing units total; apply early as contractor schedules fill quickly.

Average remediation cost per unit; abatement projects may reach $25,000.

Key Details

• $180M federal program — must be spent by December 2026
• Up to $25,000 per unit for full abatement; avg $7,500–$13,000 remediation
• Pre-1978 housing with confirmed lead hazards required
• Priority: households with children under 6 or pregnant women
• Apply at DCAid portal — file by Spring 2026 to secure contractor

How to Apply

Deadline: Must be spent by December 2026; apply via DCAid portal — submit by Spring 2026 to ensure contractor availability