Community Affairs and Resource Center - Free lead-safe home program
732-774-3282 Ex. 503
West Long Branch
New for February 2024:
Our Lead & Weatherization team have moved to a new location!! We are now located at 852 Broadway, West Long Branch! We are here Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Don't hesitate to contact us for any information or questions. Or you can stop by and visit us!
If you live in a pre-1978 home, your home may have lead hazards. HELP IS AVAILABLE TO YOU IN MONMOUTH, OCEAN, ATLANTIC & MIDDLESEX COUNTIES
Lead in paint in older housing can be a health hazard to your family, especially young children. With our FREE program we offer lead testing and remediation of lead-based paint hazards in your home.
See the attached flyer for more details.
Lead Remediation & Abatement: Middlesex, Monmouth, & Atlantic Counties
The purpose of this program is to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards to prevent elevated blood lead levels in residents in Monmouth, Middlesex, and Atlantic Counties.
The program focuses on the following key points:
Health Protection: Lead exposure can have severe health effects, particularly on children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems. By removing or containing lead hazards, the program helps reduce the risk of lead poisoning and associated health issues.
Safety Improvement: Lead-based paint, especially when deteriorating or disturbed, can create lead dust and chips that can be ingested or inhaled. By removing or encapsulating lead paint, the program improves the safety of the living environment, reducing the risk of lead exposure and related accidents.
Property Value Enhancement: Buildings with lead-based paint hazards are often devalued due to the associated health risks. By mitigating the lead hazards, the program helps improve the market value of properties, making them more attractive to buyers or tenants.
Renovation and Rehabilitation Opportunities: Lead remediation programs often offer incentives or grants to support property owners in addressing lead hazards. This can provide financial assistance for renovation or rehabilitation projects, helping property owners improve the condition and quality of their buildings.
Community Health and Environmental Protection: Lead contamination in buildings can impact not only the occupants but also the surrounding community and environment. By reducing lead hazards, the program contributes to overall community health improvement and environmental protection.
Clients qualify for the program if they meet the following requirements:
- They live in a 1 to 4-unit residential home built before 1978
- The property is structurally sound
- Their household income is within 80% of the area median income
Contact us today for more information at 732-774-3282 Ex. 503 or email us at [email protected].
| Eligibility | - Your household income is within the low-to-moderate income limits - You live in a one to four unit residential home built before 1978 - The property is structurally sound |
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Last Updated: 02/14/24
Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC)
Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC) provides social services to economically disadvantaged individuals and families with the goal of revitalizing the communities served. CARC is one of the very few service providers in Monmouth County that can effectively provide multi-lingual/multi-cultural diversity in its services.