Summary
Owners of older rental units in designated high-need zip codes can get up to $40,000 per unit to fix lead hazards, with no income test. The pilot program got a one-year extension and a fresh $2 million round of funding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $2 million in new state funding; $40,000 maximum per rental unit.
Renters in older housing and landlords in designated zip codes who get renovation money.
Small landlords in five zip codes awaiting clarity on state requirements described as onerous.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Health Committee — October 1, 2026
The county renewed a $3 million state grant to respond when kids test high for lead — inspecting homes and getting hazards fixed. 112 county children had elevated lead levels last year. Free inspections and up to $40,000 per unit in remediation grants are available to landlords.
Health Committee — July 30, 2026
The county accepted an extra $35,775 for its lead rental registry, but small landlords in five zip codes are still waiting for state guidance after a January 2026 letter from the state Health Department. A public-facing state registry is still targeted for October.
Health Committee — April 30, 2026
Owners of older rental units in designated high-need zip codes can get up to $40,000 per unit to fix lead hazards, with no income test. The pilot program got a one-year extension and a fresh $2 million round of funding.
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