LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The city of Las Vegas is offering lead-hazard assessment and remediation in older homes with small children within city limits.

The city’s initiative aims to improve health and safety for residents with small children living in homes built before 1978.

The goal of the program is to create lead-safe and healthy housing in Las Vegas and help reduce the occurrence of childhood lead poisoning. The program will be free to eligible households.

According to a release, “the city was awarded a 48-month grant by the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes to help develop cost-effective ways to reduce lead-based paint hazards.”

 Requirements for homeowners include:

  • The property was built prior to 1978;
  • Household has a child under the age of 6 years old who resides or frequently visits; and
  • Household meets Department of Housing and Urban Development income guidelines.

    Requirements for rental property/landlords include:

  • The property was built prior to 1978;
  • Household has a child under the age of 6 years old who resides or frequently visits;
  • If property becomes vacant within first three years of service, property owner must give priority to families with a child under 6 years old for at least three years
  • Tenant household must meet HUD income guidelines.

Homeowners or property owners must qualify to participate and be located within the city of Las Vegas limits. For more information, call 702-229-7444 or email shift@lasvegasnevada.gov or register online at this link.



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