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LRAP - Lead Remediation and Abatement Program
Lead-based paint in buildings poses serious health risks, particularly for children who may ingest paint chips or inhale lead-contaminated dust. The New Jersey Lead Remediation and Abatement program (LRAP), funded by a $180 million federal grant, aims to address this issue by supporting the removal of lead-based hazards from low- to moderate-income households.
Tenants & Homeowners
Households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income for the County in which the municipality is situated, residing in one to four family residential properties constructed prior to 1978, are eligible.
There are dangers to having lead-based paint in buildings. Lead is toxic, especially to children and can potentially cause permanent health issues.
Untreated, lead-based paint may lead to complications such as:
- Irreversible brain damage
- Kidney/liver damage
- Infertility
- Nervous system damage
- Seizures
Follow the steps below to apply to the Lead Remediation and Abatement Program:
- Property was built prior to 1978
- Property has lead-based paint hazards
- Property contains no more than 4 residential units
- Property is free from structural issues
Income Qualifications
*Follow the Chart below:
How to read this chart:
- Find your NJ County
- Identify the number of people in your household
- If you’re Gross Household Income is at or below the respective dollar amount (annually), you may be eligible:
| County | One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six | Seven | Eight |
| Atlantic | $54,900 | $62,750 | $70,600 | $78,400 | $84,700 | $90,950 | $97,250 | $103,500 |
| Bergen | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 | $121,300 | $129,100 |
| Burlington | $64,250 | $73,400 | $82,600 | $91,750 | $99,100 | $106,450 | $113,800 | $121,150 |
| Camden | $64,250 | $73,400 | $82,600 | $91,750 | $99,100 | $106,450 | $113,800 | $121,150 |
| Cape May | $61,850 | $70,700 | $79,550 | $88,350 | $95,450 | $102,500 | $109,600 | $116,650 |
| Cumberland | $50,500 | $57,700 | $64,900 | $72,100 | $77,900 | $83,650 | $89,450 | $95,200 |
| Essex | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 | $121,300 | $129,100 |
| Gloucester | $64,250 | $73,400 | $82,600 | $91,750 | $99,100 | $106,450 | $113,800 | $121,150 |
| Hudson | $74,900 | $85,600 | $96,300 | $107,000 | $115,600 | $124,150 | $132,700 | $141,250 |
| Hunterdon | $73,400 | $83,850 | $94,350 | $104,800 | $113,200 | $121,600 | $130,000 | $138,350 |
| Mercer | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 | $121,300 | $129,100 |
| Middlesex | $73,400 | $83,850 | $94,350 | $104,800 | $113,200 | $121,600 | $130,000 | $138,350 |
| Monmouth | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 | $121,300 | $129,100 |
| Morris | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 | $121,300 | $129,100 |
| Ocean | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 | $121,300 | $129,100 |
| Passaic | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 | $121,300 | $129,100 |
| Salem | $64,250 | $71,400 | $82,600 | $91,750 | $99,100 | $106,450 | $113,800 | $121,150 |
| Somerset | $73,400 | $83,850 | $94,350 | $104,800 | $113,200 | $121,600 | $130,000 | $138,350 |
| Sussex | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 | $121,300 | $129,100 |
| Union | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 | $121,300 | $129,100 |
| Warren | $64,500 | $73,700 | $82,900 | $92,100 | $99,500 | $106,850 | $114,250 | $121,600 |
- Property details
- Household Member details
- Income information by household member
- Proof of Residency (lease agreement, NJ license, utility bill)
ATTENTION TENANTS: At least 20% of submitted applications are REJECTED because the 1-4 unit residential properties where eligible applicants lived were NOT built before 1978. Confirm when your building was constructed, here’s how:
If you’re a tenant meeting the household income eligibility qualifications in this section, reach out to your landlord or property manager to confirm when your building was constructed.
If you learn that the building was actually constructed any time AFTER December 31, 1977, then the building does not/not qualify for LRAP funding and you should not/not apply. Thank you for checking first!
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LRAP Application Tutorial Video
Lead Commissioner Informational Video
As of August 2024, New Jersey's new Lead-Based Paint Inspection Law requires all rental units to be lead-safe before being rented out.
If you own a 1-4 unit residential property in New Jersey built before 1978 and lead-based paint is found to be present during inspection, your property may be eligible for the State's Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (LRAP).
How LRAP Works:
Current tenants of your eligible New Jersey property may apply for:
- A state-funded lead inspection to assess the presence of lead hazards.
- Potential lead abatement or remediation, depending on the household's eligibility status, if lead hazards are identified during the inspection.
For more information on the tenant application process, read “Tenants & Homeowners” Steps 1-3 above.
Facts for Landlords
- Landlords and/or property managers may complete applications on behalf of tenants occupying unit(s) who meet the LRAP household income eligibility qualifications noted under the “Tenant and Homeowners” section of this page. Feel free to download the following tenant email/ template letter to request their assistance in the process at this link [Click Here]. Tenants meeting the program household income eligibility qualifications may also complete the online application themselves.
- Landlords may only complete an application for themselves if they currently live in an eligible unit AND meet the program’s household income eligibility qualifications.
- Landlords and tenants do not/not receive LRAP funds directly, rather DCA has identified, (through an open public application process), grantee organizations to receive and manage the funds for the lead-based paint remediation/abatement process for all approved household applicants.
IS IT REALLY BUILT BEFORE 1978? At least 20% of submitted applications are REJECTED because the 1-4 unit residential properties where eligible applicants lived were NOT built before 1978.
Don’t Get Rejected! Confirm when your building was constructed, here’s how:
Please refer to the original deed or original title for the 1-4 unit residential property you wish to have lead-based painted remediated or abated. Can’t find the documents? Seek assistance from the municipality or township where the 1-4 unit residential property is located.
If you learn that the building was actually constructed any time AFTER December 31, 1977, then the building does not/not qualify for LRAP funding and you should not/not apply. Thank you for checking first!
Lead remediation and abatement contractors are a crucial part of the Lead Remaediation and Abatement initiative. Contractors must be U.S. EPA certified Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) firms; additionally, DCA certification is required for abatement. Non-certified firms must obtain EPA RRP certification before grant contract execution.
Certification Requirements
- US EPA’s Renovate Repair and Painting (RRP) certification
- NJDCA Lead Abatement Contractor certification (N.J.A.C 5:17 and N.J.A.C 8:51)
Contractor LRAP Process
- EPA RRP certification
- NJDCA Lead Abatement certification
- If you are NOT CERTIFIED, opportunities for training & certification may be available through the Lead Based Paint Training initiative
- Email LRAPContractors@dca.nj.gov to get started
- Once certification is obtained, email: LRAPContractors@dca.nj.gov expressing interest in program participation.
- Provide county/counties willing to provide services within email
- NJ DCA to review certified contractors
- Wait to be contacted by local grantee that will provide services in target service county/counties
Prospective grantees seeking DCA grants for lead remediation and abatement include both non-profit and for-profit entities, spanning traditional 501c3 non-profits, local municipalities, building management companies, real estate associations, commercial contractors, and more. To address the growing demand for lead remediation and abatement services, training will be offered to organizations willing to and able to contribute.
Certification Requirements
- US EPA’s Renovate Repair and Painting (RRP) certification
Grantee LRAP Process
- EPA RRP Certification:
- Email LRAPTraining@dca.nj.gov to get started
- If you are NOT CERTIFIED, opportunities for training & certification may be available through the Lead Based Paint Training initiative
- Interested agencies & organizations must review the Lead Remediation and Abatement Program document and video below:
- LRAP PowerPoint
- Information session recording
- Apply through the Systems for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE) system.
- The Office of Lead Prevention (OLP) will review the application for consideration.
Await eligibility for the Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (NJ DCA will contact eligible agencies and organizations)
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