Lead Safe South Bend / Lead Protection Program

How it works

The City of South Bend says it has grant funds available through the Lead Protection Program to help make homes lead safe. Eligible households can apply to have lead-safe repairs completed by qualified contractors at no cost to them.

What the money covers

The page describes the program as funding lead-safe repairs and lead hazard reduction. It also says that some homes may receive a supplemental healthy homes hazard repair grant. The page does not provide a full line-item list of covered repairs.

Amounts and matching

• Eligible households can receive lead-safe repairs valued at up to $40,000 at no cost.
• A city article referenced on the page says some homes may also receive a supplemental healthy homes hazard repair grant of up to $5,000.
• The page does not mention any homeowner match.

How to apply

• Applicants should complete an application or request a paper copy by emailing leadgrants@southbendin.gov.
• The page says an applicant will need to submit the required documentation along with the program application.
• The page also directs property owners looking for a contractor to determine whether they need an Indiana licensed lead abatement contractor or an EPA-certified Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) firm.

Timing and deadlines

• The page does not give a formal application deadline.
• Units without a child under 6 may still be eligible, but they are treated as low-priority and placed on a waiting list until funding is available.
• The page says the website was last updated on 2026-08-18.