NJ Lead-Safe Home Remediation & Abatement Grant (LRAP)
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) / Federal HUD Lead Hazard
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs NJ Lead-Safe Home Remediation & Abatement Grant (LRAP) in its Newark, NJ research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
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.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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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
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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.
- 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: Must be spent by December 2026; apply via DCAid portal, submit by Spring 2026 to ensure contractor availability
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for NJ Lead-Safe Home Remediation & Abatement Grant (LRAP) in Newark, NJ?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $25,000 per unit for abatement; avg $7,500-$13,000 for remediation. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for NJ Lead-Safe Home Remediation & Abatement Grant (LRAP) in Newark?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for NJ Lead-Safe Home Remediation & Abatement Grant (LRAP) in Newark, NJ?
Confirm the application route directly with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) / Federal HUD Lead Hazard; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-569-4287. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Must be spent by December 2026; apply via DCAid portal, submit by Spring 2026 to ensure contractor availability.
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