{"id":15243,"date":"2025-12-08T22:03:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aacyf.org\/?p=15243"},"modified":"2025-12-08T22:04:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:04:00","slug":"county-offers-grants-to-help-residents-live-lead-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aacyf.org\/?p=15243","title":{"rendered":"COUNTY OFFERS GRANTS TO HELP RESIDENTS LIVE LEAD-FREE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Free Testing and Remediation of Lead-Based Paint Hazards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Alhambra, December 8, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is excited to announce that it has secured additional funding to continue providing critical services to the various communities within Los Angeles County through its successful Live Lead-Free Program.\u00a0Thanks to a new multi-year funding commitment from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Program will offer free testing and remediation of lead-based paint hazards, and provide educational resources to qualified residents, thereby extending its reach and impact through November 15, 2028.\u00a0The Live Lead-Free Program offers the following services:\u00a0Free in-home lead testing to identify lead-based paint hazards;Up to $75,000 per unit for lead-based paint hazard remediation;Up to $30,000 per unit for health and safety improvements;Educational materials on lead safety and prevention; andCollaboration with local health departments to coordinate lead-safe practices.\u00a0The LACDA provides free testing for chipping and peeling lead-paint hazards. If hazards are found, the agency will provide the contractors all materials and inspection services needed to repair damaged areas inside and outside the unit(s).\u00a0To qualify for the Live Lead-Free Program, households must:\u00a0Be within the Program’s target area;Have a child under six years old living in or spending significant time in the home,\u00a0or a pregnant person living in the home; andMeet low-to-moderate income requirements.\u00a0Property owners and tenants can visit\u00a0www.liveleadfree.org<\/a>\u00a0and enter their address to determine if they are in the eligible target area and submit an Interest Form or Application.\u00a0“Knowing how costly housing improvements can be, we are proud to assist property owners with lead-based paint remediation. By designing a program that directs resources to addressing unit safety needs, we will continue to ensure families remain healthy in hazard-free homes,” said Emilio Salas, LACDA Executive Director.\u00a0Lead exposure, especially in young children, can have devastating lifelong consequences. Even low levels of lead exposure can affect a child’s brain development, leading to learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and reduced IQ. Children under the age of six are particularly vulnerable, as their rapidly developing brains and bodies absorb lead more easily.\u00a0For more information, to submit an Interest Form or complete an Application, please visit\u00a0www.liveleadfree.org<\/a>\u00a0or call (626) 586-1790.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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