Housing & Lead
In Rhode Island, 80% of homes occupied by a child is constructed before 1978 and falls into the high-risk category to contain lead paint.
The most common sources of lead poisoning are lead-contaminated dust from window sills, door jams, peeling, chipping paint and contaminated soil.
The following links and resources are intended to help you and your child stay safe.
*The below list is not all-inclusive and is intended as a guidepost.
Lead Mitigation Conformance Property Search
Search properties inspected by the Housing Resources Commission’s licensed inspectors/ technicians and received a Certificate of Conformance under the Lead Hazard Mitigation Law.
State of Rhode Island Dept. of Health Housing/Lead
Housing Lead Safety Links
- Healthy Housing- Lead Safe Funding
- Community Lead Hazard Reduction Activites
- RI Housing Lead Safe Units for Children
Housing Resources
Other Resources:
Westbay Community Lead Center
Westbay Community Action, Inc. has partnered with RI Housing’s LeadSafe Homes Program. This program provides forgivable loans to mitigate the hazards of lead-based paint to make your home a healthier and safer place to live. The LeadSafe Homes Program is available to homeowners and landlords at no cost to qualifying customers.
Lead Safe Kids Project
Lead Safe Kids Childhood lead poisoning remains the most pervasive, yet preventable environmental health problem in Rhode Island. Childhood Lead Action Project has worked to eliminate childhood lead poisoning through education, parent support and advocacy.
Fair Housing Issues & Discrimination Against Children & Grandparents
HUD-FairHousing/Discrimination
Grandparents shouldn’t have their housing taken from them simply because they’re guardians of young children. HUD’s commitment to ensuring that housing providers meet their obligation to treat families with children the same as any other resident.
How Can I Protect My Family From Lead in My Home?