Dangers of Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning can occur in several ways, but most commonly through breathing, consuming, or being exposed to lead-contaminated dust, paint chips, or soil. Here in New England, homes are often many decades old, and lead paint can be found in any home built before 1978.
NeighborWorks® Housing Solutions (NHS) offers help in mitigating and removing lead paint through MassHousing’s “Get the Lead Out” program, a statewide program designed to provide low-to-no cost financing for owners of 1-4 family properties to remove lead paint and reduce the risks of lead poisoning.
Eligible applicants include owner occupied units, investor-owners (who rent their property to income-eligible tenants), and nonprofit organizations.
Loan amounts, set by MassHousing, range from $30,000 – $45,000.