By Jori Fahrenfeld
Lead-based paint in residential buildings poses serious health risks, particularly for children who may ingest paint chips or inhale lead-contaminated dust. The New Jersey Lead Remediation and Abatement Program [LRAP] funded by a $180 million federal grant aims to address this issue by supporting the removal of these hazards for low- to moderate income households.
If you reside in a one to four family residential property constructed prior to 1978, you may be eligible to apply.
This includes households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income for the county in which the municipality is located.
There are serious health complications which may occur, including irreversible brain damage, kidney/liver damage, nervous system damage and more.
There are some very particular requirements which are detailed on the website: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dhcr/offices/lrap.shtml
Can also contact the local Lead Assistance Agency for additional help: Isles, Inc. 609-341-4756, Peter Rose, email: Prose@Isles.org