Lead Based Paint Remediation Programs

This is a picture of an assisted property prior to work being performed.

This is a picture of an assisted property after work was performed. 

The Rockland County Office of Community Development receives Leading in Lead Prevention Pilot Program funding from the New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal. The Leading in Lead Prevention Pilot Program funding is specifically for remediating lead hazards in buildings with two or more rental units within Rockland County.

The Rockland County Office of Community Development has also received the Lead Hazard Control grant with Healthy Homes Supplement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. This funding can be used for lead hazard remediation in both owner occupied homes and rental units in all areas of Rockland County. The Healthy Homes Supplement can be used in homes assisted with this grant to remove hazards that do not involve lead based paint. While this program is not currently accepting applications, we are anticipating opening applications in the coming months. If you are interested in applying, please fill out this form to be added to the notification list. 

Leading in Lead Prevention Pilot Program

What does the program provide?

The Office of Community Development is committed to reducing the presence of lead hazards in Rockland County's existing housing stock. To ensure that our program participants can successfully eliminate these hazards from their rental units, the program will provide:

• Up to $40,000 per unit in financial assistance for lead remediation and abatement activities;
• Temporary relocation assistance for tenants who need a place to stay while remediation activities are ongoing;
• Lead Risk Assessment for qualified units;
• Technical assistance with the creation of the scope of work for the project;
• Contractor selection through a competitive quoting process to ensure that you are getting the most out of your grant award.

Application Requirements

To be eligible for financial assistance with the remediation of lead hazards the property must:

• Be located within Rockland County
• Be built prior to 1980
• Have at least two rental units (they can be detached so long as they are part of the same property)

Applicant Prioritization

In the event that the amount of eligible applications exceeds the amount of funding available, units will be prioritized in the following order:

1. Units in which a child with elevated blood lead levels resides.
2. Units in which a child under the age of six, or a pregnant woman resides.
3. Other occupied units.
4. Vacant units.

How to Apply

You can apply by submitting one (1) owner application for each property you would like to apply for, and one (1) tenant application for each unit that you are applying for.

For example, if you are applying for two rental units on one property, you must submit one owner application and two tenant applications. 

Applications should be submitted to rcocd_lead@co.rockland.ny.us. Click here to send us an email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay these funds back?

No, so long as you comply with the terms outlined in your program agreement funds do not need to be repaid.

Can I use my own contractor?

No, contractors are selected from an approved list through a competitive process.

Are owner occupied units eligible?

Generally no, however if you own a rental building and occupy one of the units please call us at 845-364-3939 to discuss your case as it may be eligible. 

The Office of Community Development anticipates launching a HUD funded program which is able to assist a broad range of owner occupied units within the next few months. To be notified of when applications open for this program, please fill out this form. 

I own a single family rental, would that be eligible?

Unfortunately, we only permitted to assist properties with a minimum of two units with state funding.

The Office of Community Development anticipates launching a HUD funded program which is able to assist single family rentals within the next few months. To be notified of when applications open for this program, please fill out this form. 

What strings are attached to this funding?

There is a compliance period that lasts five years from the date that work on the unit has been completed. During this period you must:

• maintain the unit in good condition;
• not raise the rent on the unit more than 3% annually except upon vacancy;
• maintain ownership of the building.

You will have the opportunity to review the full terms of this agreement prior to signing if your application is accepted.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this program, please reach out to us at rcocd_lead@co.rockland.ny.us or at (845) 364-3939.