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Leadsafe Boston

Mayor's Office of Housing via the Boston Home Center · City program

Forgivable loan up to $12,000 per housing unit.

Boston offers a forgivable loan of up to $12,000 per housing unit to mitigate lead paint, plus technical help to comply with Massachusetts Lead Law. Some owner-occupants and investor owners of 1-4 unit buildings may qualify, depending on income and tenant mix.

Last verified: August 6, 2026
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How it works

The Boston Home Center says Leadsafe Boston offers a forgivable loan to help homeowners mitigate lead paint. The page also says the program provides technical help to ensure compliance with Massachusetts’ Lead Law.

What the money covers

Funds are for lead-paint mitigation.

Amounts and matching

  • Up to $12,000 per housing unit may be available.
  • The loan is forgivable.
  • The page does not state any matching requirement.
  • Technical help is included to help ensure compliance with Massachusetts’ Lead Law.

How to apply

The page includes an application link for Leadsafe Boston, but the visible text does not provide a step-by-step application checklist.

Timing and deadlines

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