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Harmful lead exposure can happen to any child, but it is 100% preventable. Connecticut’s Department of Public Health is investing in our communities so every child can grow up safe from lead.

We’re removing lead paint hazards from homes, promoting screening and testing of children, testing water, and replacing water service lines that contain lead.

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Free Removal of Lead Paint Hazards*

Many Connecticut homes built before 1978 contain lead, which can be unsafe for children.

Right now, Connecticut residents have the opportunity to make these older homes lead-safe, by removing lead paint hazards, for free*. If you own a property where a pregnant person or child under age 6 lives, you may be eligible for free abatement. Abatement is the process of eliminating or removing lead paint hazards.

Click on the button below to start your application through Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program.

Funding is available for a limited time.

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Landlords

This is a limited time opportunity to have free* lead abatement for your units where families with young children live.

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Homeowners

If you are pregnant or have young children living in your home, apply for free* removal of lead hazards for your home.

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Renters

If you are pregnant or have young children living in or regularly visiting your rental unit, learn about free* removal of lead hazards for the house or apartment you rent.

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Family Child Care Homes

If you operate a child care business from your home, you can apply for free* removal of lead hazards.

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Lead Risks

Lead is commonly found in homes built before 1978. Every year, more than 1000 young children in Connecticut are affected by lead exposure. We want all Connecticut children to grow up safe from lead.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health is working in every community to create a lead-free future for our state.

Learn More About Lead Risks