Financial Assistance
Grants and Loans for Home Repair
You may be eligible for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) home repair grants to remove lead from your property if:
- You own or rent property built before 1978 AND
- Your family or the family living in the rental property meets the income guidelines AND
- You have a child age six or younger who lives at or visits the property often AND
- Meet all other program requirements.
Learn more about the grant program here. If you meet the above eligibility, complete an application here.
Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program
This program helps reduce lead paint hazards in privately owned, residential structures throughout Onondaga County. Lead hazards are often found on painted window frames, wood siding, and painted doors. Learn more here.

Other financial assistance may be available through the following programs:
- Home Headquarters
- NYSERDA
- PEACE Inc.
- Making Home Affordable.gov
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Learn more about other resources available to make your home healthy.
More information is available by calling the Onondaga County Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271 by visiting our resources page.