"Lead Safe Lansing" - Program Requirements

Owner Occupants: 

  • You own and occupy your single-family home as your sole place of residence.
  • A child under 6 years old lives in the home.
  • The home was constructed before 1978
  • The home is not in the 100 year flood plain.
  • House payments, homeowner's insurance, and property taxes are current.
  • Total household income may not be greater than the income guidelines listed on the back of this brochure.
  • Must agree to a 3 year commitment to live in the home, after which the Lead Safe Lansing loan is forgiven.
  • A minimum 25% match is required.  The Development Office can help you qualify for the match under other programs.

 

 

 

Rental Property Owners: 

  • Demonstrate Proof of Ownership
  • House payments, homeowner's insurance, and property taxes must be current.
  • Unit must be currently registered with Code Compliance
  • Landlord and/or maintenance workers must agree to participate in a Safe Work Practice Training Class.
  • Unit must have been constructed prior to 1978 and have at least 1 bedroom.
  • Tenants income may not be greater than income guidelines listed on the back of this brochure.
  • Must agree to a 3 year commitment to actively market completed units to families with small children.
  • A minimum 25% match is required.

 

VACANT RENTAL UNITS MAY ALSO QUALIFY!

The Lead Safe Lansing program will be able to address vacant at-risk rental housing units with 2 or more bedrooms.

Rental property owners must agree to a 3-year commitment to affirmatively market to families with small children.  Tenant income guidelines apply.