Lead-based paint hazards are defined as any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust, soil, or paint that is deteriorated or present in accessible surfaces, friction surfaces, or impact surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects as established by a federal agency. To address the hazards of lead poisoning through exposure to lead-based paint, the City has successfully participated in the Lead Hazard Control program for the past 10 years.
To help address Lead Hazards in your home: Grants up to $8,000/unit are available to qualified property owners (owner or rental units) to address Lead-Based Paint hazards.
Download the following applications (revised 9-18-2010).
Complete the application and return to:
The City of Harrisburg
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. City Government Center
Lead Hazard Control Program
10 North Second Street, Suite 206
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Contact Darrell Livingston at 717-255-6419 for more information.
Check out "Stomp" this July at the Smith Barney Harrisburg Mile
Interested in having "Stomp" visit your pre-school or day care to teach about steps to take to prevent lead poisoning, contact the Lead Public Health Nurse at 717-255-7328.
FREE Lead Safe Work Practices Training available for housing rehab contractors – specialized supervisor and worker training courses available.
Contact Darrell Livingston at 717-255-6419 to sign up or find out about the next available course.