The City of Tucson is offering a lead-based paint removal program for homeowners whose properties were built before 1978.
The City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Lead Hazard Reduction Program is meant to help keep young children safe by mitigating the effects of lead exposure, such as delayed development, learning problems, hearing issues, and other health concerns. Lead paint can be hazardous when it peels, flakes, or chips in places children frequently touch, like windows, doors, and stairs.
For qualifying homeowners, the Lead Hazard Reduction Program begins with a free in-home Lead Inspection Risk Assessment. If lead is detected, children under the age of 6 who live in or regularly visit the home will be referred to El Rio Health Center for free blood testing. Families may also use their own physicians and/or clinics. Eligible children determined to have elevated blood levels will be referred to local health providers for any available treatment and follow-up care…