LEAD POISONING PREVENTION AND
ABATEMENT PROGRAM


The Lead Poisoning Prevention and Abatement Program focuses on residents within the City of Kankakee built before 1978 that may contain lead based paint. The program affords property owners the opportunity to have their properties inspected for possible lead hazards. If a lead hazard is identified on the property, it is then mitigated. Many times the windows are the focus of the program due to the rapid deterioration of paint around these areas. HUD income eligibility guidelines must be met.

Eligibility Requirements

    The following are requirements for Lead Abatement work to be done in a home:

    • Address in Kankakee City limits
    • Home built prior to 1978
    • Must be "livable"
      • Utilities on and working, or plan to make that happen.
      • Move in ready, or feasible plan to make home ready
    • Children age six (6) and under live in or regularly visit the home OR,
      • Pregnant women

 

Lead Safe Housing Registry

    This is a registry of residences that have been mitigated for lead by the ECDA. This list was most recently updated in December 2023.

  • Lead Safe Housing Registry

What Can Be Done?

    Lead Abatement work to be done will be determined by the lead inspection done after the completed application process. Projects can include replacing doors, siding and windows.


Pre-Application Form:

    Thank you for your interest in the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Abatement Program! Please complete the Pre-Application form below. Please note that only ONE pre-application needs to be completed for interest in any of our housing programs and we will connect you to the appropriate program based on your collected information.

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